Registered Respiratory Therapist $15,000 Bonus

Intermountain Health; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 44,110 - 68,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapist RRT in Miles City, Montana. This role involves providing advanced-level respiratory care, diagnosing and treating cardiopulmonary conditions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus up to $15,000, and competitive hourly rates between $32.02 and $49.44 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients.
• Diagnoses, evaluates, treats, manages, and controls cardiopulmonary abnormalities.
• Administers medications and evaluates effects appropriately.
• Communicates and shares patient information with the healthcare team.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic testing

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy

Current license for Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Health Care Provider Life Support certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced‑level respiratory care to patients. Their role includes diagnosing, evaluating, treating, managing, and controlling deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician. The RRT acts as a resource to the CRT staff and may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including benefits for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. The organization also offers up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.

Location

Holy Rosary Hospital, Miles City, Montana

Work Details

• Full time Night Shift
• Shift differentials given for evenings, nights, and weekends

Scope of Work

• 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current 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.).

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• See and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication and quick, accurate interpretation of spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy; frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including items of varying weights up to and including heavy items.
• Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment; push/pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Work Hours & Compensation

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Hourly range: $32.02 – $49.44, actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Recruitment Process

All positions subject to close without notice.