Respiratory Therapist CRT Sleep and Respiratory Clinic

Intermountain Health; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join their Sleep and Respiratory Clinic in Billings, MT. This full-time role involves assessing and treating patients' respiratory needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Full-time hours with a fixed schedule

Qualifications

• Requires a current state license and NBRC credential.
• BLS for healthcare providers and specific certifications required.
• Knowledge of respiratory care procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess the respiratory status of patients through various methods.
• Develop individualized respiratory care plans collaboratively.
• Perform respiratory care procedures and monitor patient improvement.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Diseases Treatment

Following Protocols

Documentation

Patient Safety and Outcomes

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist

Valid/active NBRC credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Specific certifications (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist Sleep and Respiratory Clinic

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Job Description

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a professional caregiver who is responsible for the respiratory care of patients. This care includes diagnosing, treating, and evaluating the patient's needs to control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician. The CRT may be asked to practice in various areas as needed.

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Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours: Full-Time (40 hours)
• Shift: Monday-Thursday 7AM-4:30PM, Friday 7AM-1PM
  
  

Essential

• Assess the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, review of history/physical, and response to ordered therapies. Seeks for and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team; patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff and others.
• Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized respiratory plan of care in agreement with established care practice guidelines.
• Communicates the patient care plan effectively to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, and others.
• Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patients' needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Evaluate, monitor and maintain patients care within established guidelines including policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and adjusts respiratory care equipment and diagnostic equipment.
• Plans and implements patient education when needed in relation to respiratory disease and equipment related to admission and discharge.
• Communicates operational theory to other health professionals and recommends the most appropriate technology to maximize patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care.
• Participates in a quality improvement activity as part of the Respiratory Care Team.
  
  

Skills

• Patient Care
• Respiratory Diseases Treatment
• Following Protocols
• Documentation
• Patient Safety and Outcomes
• Verbal and Written Communication
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist and valid/active NBRC credential is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.
• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to 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 employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes 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. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
  
  

Location:

Billings Downtown Clinic

Work City

Billings

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$28.15 - $43.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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