Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full Time

Clark Fork Valley Hospital; Plains (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, MT seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care for all ages, including acute and chronic conditions. You will administer ventilation, work in critical care, and support patients in emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Montana license as RRT, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Join a community-focused hospital committed to quality care close to home.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; Montana license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants, children and adults.
• Apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Provide respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Provide patient care in assigned clinical area and complete duties.
• Communicate with care team, patients and families.
• Participate in professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Complete RT orientation checklist within one year.

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Montana state license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Administering respiratorycare and assisted ventilation to infants, children and adults with acute and chronic disease states in all areas of the hospital, following prescribed treatment.


• Apply and monitoring mechanical ventilation.


• Providing respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.


• Providing patient care in assigned clinical area and completes associated duties.


• Communication with care team, patients and their family members and co-workers.


• Participating in professional development and opportunities for the advancement within the department.


• Complete RT orientation checklist of essential duties within one year (probationary period).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• An Associate of Science Degree in RespiratoryTherapy is required.


• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as Registered Respiratory Therapist, Licensed in the state of Montana.


• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a variety settings while enjoying the natural beauty and community of Sanders County.

Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team