Pulmonary Function Therapist - 0.9 FTE

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist with PFT expertise to perform pulmonary function testing and ensure exceptional patient experience, while promoting continuity in quality testing. Candidates should have 2-3 years of PFT experience, current BLS, and NBRC credentials.

Montana licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner is required; Registered Pulmonary Therapist preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff and physicians to support patient care goals.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing including quality control measures.
• Current BLS certification; will obtain a BLS card within 6 months if BLS is not current.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed with the NBRC.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication under stress

Data entry

Education

NBRC-certified CRT or RRT

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Perform Pulmonary Function Testing with an emphasis on providing an exceptional patient experience. Promotes and ensures continuity in the quality of Pulmonary Function testing.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

2-3 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing to include Quality control measures. Maintains current BLS. Will obtain a BLS card within 6 months of employment if BLS not current.

EDUCATION

Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY

Current license with the State of Montana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered Pulmonary Therapist preferred.

APTITUDES

• Demonstrate ability to effectively and creatively solve problems without immediate supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and use time wisely.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with patients/families who may be under physical and emotional stress.
• Gather and exchange information effectively with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.
• Ability to enter data accurately using the computer. Interpersonal skills and abilities to interact effectively with patients/families who may be under physical/emotional stress. Gather/exchange information effectively with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

2-3 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing to include Quality control measures. Maintains current BLS. Will obtain a BLS card within 6 months of employment if BLS not current.

EDUCATION

Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY

Current license with the State of Montana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered Pulmonary Therapist preferred.