Travel Respiratory Therapist
Butte, Montana
Peaks Region - 400 South Clark Street , St. James Hospital

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

Location: Butte, Montana
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Summary

Provide advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities under physician orders. Serve as a resource to CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects or assignments as needed.

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 per 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 according to departmental standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, reporting issues as needed.
• Utilize time effectively to meet productivity standards, including during low census periods.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings.
• Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff; promote the respiratory care profession.
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities to develop patient care standards.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Education
• Patient Care
• Life Support
• Care Planning
• Patient Care Delivery
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Following Protocols

Contract Length

Approximately 11 weeks (75 days converted to weeks)

Prior Travel Experience

Not specified / Not required

Years of Experience Required

Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for Respiratory Therapist RRT role.