Respiratory Therapist (Ft- Night Shift) Additional Compensation Available!

0.9 FTE / Nights
SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
Position Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department.
Minimum Qualifications:

• American Heart Association PALS required upon 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association ACLS required upon 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon 8 months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification (NBRC)
• Montana Licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• American Heart Association BLS required upon 6 months of hire.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attends department meetings.
• Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure, and appropriate treatment based on result interpretation.
• Works with other departments and disciplines to coordinate patient care.
• Administers respiratory therapy and nebulized medications.
• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, and potential side effects.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment for all age groups.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work varied shifts.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
77346120 Respiratory Therapy