Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Health System; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Montana seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide care from neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform therapeutic procedures, monitor treatments, and educate patients and staff on care plans.

Requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, 2 years of experience, and current RT licensure with NBRC credentials; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days. Travel and physical demands may apply as described in the job summary.

Qualifications

• Required – Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Required – 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Licensure/certification: current licensed respiratory therapist; NBRC credentialed; BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient encounter.
• Educates patients and healthcare team on procedures and treatment plan.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Adapts behavior to patient population, including privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in RT

Bachelor’s degree in RT (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Montana seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide care from neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform therapeutic procedures, monitor treatments, and educate patients and staff on care plans.

Requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, 2 years of experience, and current RT licensure with NBRC credentials; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days. Travel and physical demands may apply as described in the job summary.