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.

77346120 Respiratory Therapy