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Registered Respiratory Therapist (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health

#EMR #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #PALS #Oxygen Therapy #NRP #NBRC #Cardiopulmonary

Quick overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and manages mechanical ventilators for all age groups. They are also responsible for performing arterial punctures, recording patient progress, and coordinating care with other medical disciplines.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold Montana licensure and NBRC certification, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within the first 8 months. One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred.

professional certificatePatient MonitoringPrioritizationMS OfficeInterpersonal CommunicationData AnalysisEMRRespiratory CareBlood Gas AnalysisMechanical VentilationArterial PuncturesOxygen DeliveryNebulized Medications

Job description

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

Montana Licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification (NBRC) American Heart Association BLS required upon 6 months of hire. American Heart Association ACLS required upon 6 months of hire. American Heart Association PALS required upon 6 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon 8 months of hire.

Preferred

1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
Essential
Job
Functions: Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, and potential side effects. Administers respiratory therapy and nebulized medications. Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment for all age groups. 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. Records patient treatment, response, and progress. Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment. Works with other departments and disciplines to coordinate patient care. Attends department meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data. Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment. Ability to work varied shifts. Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality. Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment. 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 Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.