Registered Respiratory Therapist
Billings, Montana
Saint Vincent Healthcare

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients, including diagnosing, evaluating, treating, managing, and controlling cardiopulmonary system deficiencies or abnormalities under physician orders. Acts as a resource to Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) staff and may handle special clinical projects or assignments as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures (e.g., arterial blood gases) according to protocol.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments.
• Administer medications safely and timely; evaluate and re-evaluate 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 and according to departmental standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment; report shortages or malfunctions.
• Utilize time effectively to meet productivity standards, including during low census.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute feedback.
• Promote organizational mission, vision, and values.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (90 days converted to weeks).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Montana.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year.