Registered Respiratory Therapist $15,000 Bonus

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Butte, MT seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced respiratory care and support the CRT team under physician orders. The role includes potential special projects as directed by leadership and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. New grads are welcome to apply.

The position emphasizes diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure high-quality patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy
• Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice
• Registered Respiratory Therapist required
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification required
• ACLS required for critical care
• PALS/NALS or equivalent may be required for specialty areas

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing procedures and arterial blood gases
• Initiates Respiratory Protocol and interventions based on assessments
• Adminsisters medications safely and evaluates outcomes
• Maintains awareness of patients' overall condition and communicates progress to team
• Documents and tracks productivity and usage of supplies and equipment
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives
• Supports department meetings and contributes ideas to improve care

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy

Current Respiratory Therapy license

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Health Care Provider Life Support certification

ACLS certification

PALS/NALS as applicable

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. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus. New grads apply!

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours: Full-Time (36 hours)

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!

Responsibilities

• 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 of SCL Health, 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 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in national professional organization (AARC, NBRC) is preferred
• One (1) year of acute or critical care experience is preferred

Additional Requirements

To 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