Registered Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Clark Fork Valley Hospital; Plains (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Montana, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and ventilation across return settings, providing patient care in multiple departments and collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes meeting licensure requirements (RRT) and continuing professional development, with orientation to essential duties within the first year and opportunities for advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed in Montana.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP are required.

Responsibilities

• Administering respiratory care and assisted ventilation to patients across all hospital areas.
• Apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Provide respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Provide patient care in the assigned clinical area and complete associated duties.
• Communicate with care team, patients and family members and co-workers.
• Participate in professional development and opportunities for advancement within the department.
• Complete RT orientation checklist of essential duties within one year (probationary period).

Skills

Communication with care team

Patient care

Professional development

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed NBRC & MT 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 andcompletes 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 requirementslisted 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