Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Missoula, MT is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to examine and treat patients with breathing-related conditions, perform diagnostic testing, and work with physicians on treatment plans. You will educate patients, deliver therapies, and monitor outcomes to ensure high-quality care.

The role involves maintaining equipment, responding to emergent calls, and contributing to policy improvements through ongoing education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice.
• Certifications: BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes samples; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco‑cessation education.
• Delivers respiratory therapies; monitors patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies based on outcomes and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitors and stocks respiratory supplies; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Performs duties to fulfill required service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

Examines and treats patients with breathing‑related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco‑cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice
• Certifications: BCLS

What we offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.