Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy

Providence Health and Services; Clinton (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health and Services seeks an Associate Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Montana. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to plan and implement patient care, and you may operate complex ventilatory support and monitoring devices within scope of qualification.

Completion of required orientation is mandatory. Montana license and BLS certification are required on hire, with CRT/RRT progression as specified.

Qualifications

• Completion of department orientation and unit-specific orientation is mandatory.
• Collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care.
• May operate and maintain complex ventilatory support systems and monitoring devices as qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physician with the delivery and direction of Respiratory Therapy.
• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care procedures as required.
• Support other patient care functions within scope of qualification.

Skills

CRT experience

RRT within 6 months

Education

Associate's Degree in AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

The Associate Respiratory Therapist is expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. The Associate Respiratory Therapist should be a solid performer who is fully competent in all aspects of his/her job description. He/she is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. He/She will collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care. Completion of the department orientation program as well as unit-specific orientation, as required, is mandatory. This individual assists the Physician with the delivery and direction of Respiratory Therapy. She/He may be qualified by training and experience to operate and maintain complex ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation devices, respiratory care procedures and patient assessments, diagnostic procedures and oxygen therapy. Activities may also include other patient care functions for which he or she is qualified.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy or
• Bachelor's Degree in AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Upon hire: Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• CRT with less than 5 years' experience, must obtain RRT within 6 months of hire; Or
• 5 years CRT and no RRT requirement.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range

$28.08 - $43.59