Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job Description: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.Click here t oPosting Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesHours: Full-Time (36 hours)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!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 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 QualificationsRequiredGraduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is requiredCurrent 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 )PreferredMembership in national professional organization (AARC, NBRC) is preferredOne (1) year of acute or critical care experience is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St James HospitalWork City:ButteWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$29.72 - $47.86We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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