Intermountain - 400 South Clark Street
Job Location :
Butte,MT, USA
Posted on :
2025-08-01T06:09:37Z
Job Description :
Certification Details- BLS
- Montana State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
Job Details- The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the order physician.
- Acts as a resource to the CRT staff.
- May be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.
- Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
- Obtains arterial gases.
- Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
- Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
- Administers medications in a timely and safe manner and evaluates effect.
- Communicates patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
- Maintains awareness of assigned patient's overall condition and makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
- Recognizes educational needs of patients and families related to health promotion and wellness.
- Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
- Completes documentation according to departmental standards and monitors supplies and equipment.
- Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives and departmental meetings.
- Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor.
- Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team.
- May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications.
- May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
- This role is a contract to hire role.
Job Requirements- Required Skills & Experience: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education, Patient Care, Life Support, Care Planning, Patient Care Delivery, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Follow Protocols.
Additional Details- Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
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