Registered Respiratory Therapist

Advanced Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? Elevate your career in the heart of Southwest Montana: Join our high functioning team as an Advanced Respiratory Therapist where you will be working at the top of your license.

Why Choose Us:

Butte, Montana, is known as the "Festival City" with a wide array of events and celebrations throughout the year. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Butte offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. With its proximity to both Yellowstone and Glacier national Parks as well as several renowned Blue Ribbon trout streams, Butte provides easy access to a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking and fishing to skiing and wildlife viewing.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, with its 13 trailheads, offers breathtaking views and distinctive geological formations, perfect for both day hikes and overnight adventures!

Scope

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtains arterial gases. Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria. Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner. Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol. Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.
• Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition. Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses. Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care. Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness. Teaches patients and families self care techniques and modalities.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information. Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken. Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and abides by service behavior standards.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required
• Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist is required Health Care Provider Life Support certification is required ACLS is required for critical care Additional may be required for specialty areas (PALS, NALS, etc.)

Location: St James Hospital

Work City: Butte

Work State: Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.72 - $47.86

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