Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

4d

About The Position

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities. Where We Are Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions
• Performs diagnostic testing
• Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
• Provides patient education on therapies and medication use
• Performs physiotherapy and related treatments
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees