Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Miles City, MT
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Miles City, Montana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary system deficiencies or abnormalities under physician orders. Acts as a resource to CRT staff and may handle special clinical projects or assignments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures, including obtaining arterial gases.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administer medications safely and evaluate their effects according to protocol.
• Communicate patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Monitor patients’ overall condition and make appropriate care recommendations.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain productivity standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, reporting issues as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Promote organizational mission, vision, and values; adhere to service behavior standards.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see, read, and assess patient needs and equipment labels.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills, especially in emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for handling complex and delicate equipment and frequent computer use.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transfer patients and supplies, including heavy items.
• Ability to walk, assist with patient transport, and navigate crowded, equipment-filled spaces.
• May need to stand for extended periods.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RRT qualification.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Employment Type

• Peaks-Direct Hire-Clinical-Non Nursing