Registered Respiratory Therapist | Conrad Logan Health

Logan Health • Conrad, MT

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About The Position

This position provides professional respiratory therapy care to patients of all ages in assigned areas in a safe and effective manner consistent with Logan Health policies and procedures. The role supports Logan Health’s mission of providing quality, compassionate care for all, its vision of reimagining health care through connection, service and innovation, and its core values: Be Kind, Trust and Be Trusted, Work Together, and Strive for Excellence.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist promotes patient health, comfort and life through professional respiratory care, teamwork, sound clinical judgment, and quality documentation. The role includes mechanical and non-invasive ventilation management, medication administration, use of medical equipment, electronic medical record documentation, and assistance to providers within the respiratory scope of practice. Competencies are validated through the unit-specific competency program.

This is an 8-hour day-shift position. Logan Health operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; schedules are set according to position and organizational needs and may be adjusted. Other duties consistent with the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Current Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Either a current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, or a current NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential with the ability to obtain the NBRC RRT credential within one year of hire.
• Maintain Montana state RCP licensure according to state guidelines and the NBRC RRT credential according to NBRC guidelines. RRT credential holders credentialed before 2002 are grandfathered; those credentialed after 2002 must follow NBRC guidelines and renew the credential every five years.
• RQI Provider (BLS) certification within seven days of hire or transfer, or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
• ALS (ACLS) certification within six months of hire or transfer.
• PALS certification within six months of hire or transfer.
• NRP certification within one year of hire or transfer.
• Ability to promote excellence through high standards and high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity and kindness and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, self-direction, critical thinking and prioritization skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy.
• Maintain computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn other software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patient needs, promoting health, comfort and life, while demonstrating professionalism, civility, teamwork and customer service.
• Apply knowledge of policies and procedures related to respiratory therapy duties, patient care and safety.
• Competently perform respiratory therapy skills, including mechanical and non-invasive ventilation management, medication administration, use of varied medical equipment, electronic medical record documentation, and assisting providers within the respiratory scope of practice.
• Maintain competency and professional accountability as outlined by the unit-based structure and peer review, supporting respiratory department and organizational goals.
• Make sound scope-of-practice-related judgments and decisions while delivering excellent patient care, reflected in documentation, patient outcomes and relevant data.
• Work collegially as an engaged team member with staff within and outside the unit.
• Utilize, manipulate and operate medical equipment as outlined in the competency program.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed