Respiratory Therapist
Butte, Montana
Saint James Healthcare

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Butte, Montana
Employment Type: Clinical Non-Nursing
Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures, including obtaining arterial blood gases.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administer medications safely and evaluate their effects per protocol.
• Communicate patient progress and condition to physicians, nurses, and other departments.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Complete documentation accurately according to departmental standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment status, reporting issues as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings.
• Act as a mentor and resource within the respiratory care team.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Montana
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement initiatives

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Participation in quality improvement and research activities is expected.
• Must be able to work night shifts and potentially be on-call.