Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Patient Education

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care across neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. You will train staff, maintain equipment, and serve as a resource within the respiratory department.

The role requires Montana licensure as an RRT, NBRC registration, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications within specified timeframes. Preferred NBRC-NPS or NBRC-ACCS credentials may enhance prospects.

Qualifications

• Montana licensure as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• NBRC certification as RRT.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of start date.
• PALS certification within 60 days of start date.
• NRP certification within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy to patients across all ages.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and related care.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Document all patient data in medical records.
• Develop and evaluate patient teaching plans with families.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and disciplines.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Montana Licensure (RRT)

NBRC certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Bozeman Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care across neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. You will train staff, maintain equipment, and serve as a resource within the respiratory department.

The role requires Montana licensure as an RRT, NBRC registration, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications within specified timeframes. Preferred NBRC-NPS or NBRC-ACCS credentials may enhance prospects.