Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bozeman, MT
3B Healthcare Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Position Summary-: The Registered Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department. 

Job Responsibilities-: 

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
• Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications.
• Understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of electronic health record, departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Works with other departments and disciplines to coordinate patient care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and CQI teams when discussion pertains to department concerns, workflow and mission.
• Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency.
• Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training.
• Independently pursues professional development opportunities through professional organizations and other continuing education opportunities.
• Attends department meetings and utilizes communication tools such as hospital email to stay informed of department and hospital issues and updates.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.

Position Details-: 

• Night shifts
• 1 On call shift every 2 weeks
• EPIC charting system
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Overtime available
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• 90 Mile radius rule 

Requirements-: 

• Must have 2+ years of NICU RRT experience
• Active Montana RRT License and NBRC Certification  
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP 

Preferred-: 

• Certification in Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NBRC-NPS) and/or Adult Critical Care Specialist (NBRC-ACCS)