Seasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Respiratory Therapy position provides professional respiratory therapy care to patients of all ages in assigned area(s). This care is rendered in a safe and effective manner that is consistent with Logan Health’s (LH) policies and procedures. If you're ready to be part of a culture where you’re appreciated, valued, and backed by great leadership, then Logan Health is the place for you!

Requirements

Current Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
Current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) License, who must successfully obtain their NBRC RRT credential within one (1) year of hire.
Must maintain both Montana state RCP licensure, per state guidelines, and NBRC RRT credential, per NBRC guidelines.
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
ALC (ACLS) within 6 months of hire/transfer, required.
PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer, required.

Nice To Haves

Per NBRC guidelines, those who are credentialed with the RRT, prior to 2002, are grandfathered in. Those who are credentialed after 2002 will have to follow NBRC guidelines, and renew the RRT credential every five (5) years.

Responsibilities

Attends to patient’s needs promoting health, comfort and life.
Exhibits commitment to professionalism, civility, teamwork and customer service while undertaking all tasks and interactions with others.
Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to the RT’s specific job duties, patient care, and safety.
Competently performs basic respiratory therapy skills to include, but not limited to; management of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation modalities, medication administration, use of varied medical equipment, utilization of electronic medical record documentation, and assists providers within the respiratory scope of practice.
Skill set is validated as outlined in unit specific competency program.
Assumes professional accountability for maintaining competency as outlined in the unit based structure and peer review fulfilling the respiratory department and organization’s goals.
Makes sound scope of practice-related judgments and decisions while delivering excellent patient care, which is reflected in quality documentation, patient outcomes, and various data components.
Participates as an engaged team member working collegially with staff members within and outside of the unit.
Utilizes, manipulates and operates medical equipment as outlined in the competency program.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.