Seasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Whitefish

Logan Health•Whitefish, MT

58d•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).
Minimum 2 years applicable Respiratory Therapy experience
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
ALS (ACLS) within 6 months of hire/transfer, required.
PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer, required.
NRP within one year of hire/transfer, required.

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.