Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Butte, Montana
Saint James Healthcare

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Butte, Montana
Employment Type: Clinical Non-Nursing Contract

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 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 per protocol.
• Communicate patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Monitor patient 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 status.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings.
• Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor within the department.
• May float to other departments within competency and be placed on-call as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Education & Certifications

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program from an accredited institution.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current state license as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks