Advanced Respiratory Therapist — Full-Time, 36 hrs

Intermountain Healthcare; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Butte, Montana, is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-level cardiopulmonary care under physician orders, support CRT staff, and lead department projects as directed by leadership.

Responsibilities include obtaining arterial gases, operating respiratory equipment, initiating protocols, administering medications, documenting care, and communicating patient progress to physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current license to practice Respiratory Therapy in the applicable state.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Healthcare Provider Life Support certification; ACLS required for critical care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain arterial blood gases and interpret results.
• Administer medications and monitor patient response.
• Document care accurately per departmental standards.
• Educate patients and families on self-care modalities.

Skills

Acute/critical care experience

Team coordination

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Intermountain Health in Butte, Montana, is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-level cardiopulmonary care under physician orders, support CRT staff, and lead department projects as directed by leadership.

Responsibilities include obtaining arterial gases, operating respiratory equipment, initiating protocols, administering medications, documenting care, and communicating patient progress to physicians and nurses.