Job Description:

Provides professional respiratory care in complex patient care areas through patient assessment,
planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol in complex patient care departments, including critical care, surgery, neonatal or pulmonary diagnostics. Obtains arterial gases. Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria. Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.Administers medications in a timely and safe manner. Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol. Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition. Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses. Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care. Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness. Teaches patients and families self care techniques and modalities.May support leadership team in leading the work of the shift, acting as a resource, and providing support to other department associates.Completes documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information. Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken. Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.Performs other duties as assigned.May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Required:

3 years ICU, ED, and/or NICU or previous flight experience as a Registered Respiratory TherapistTwo (2) years of hospital experience including critical care as Therapist.Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy, requiredCertification Required: Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice, requiredRegistered Respiratory Therapist is requiredHealth Care Provider Life Support certification, requiredACLS is required for critical care.Additional may be required for specialty areas (PALS, NALS, etc.)

Preferred: Membership in national professional organization (AARC, NBRC).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Requirements:

Anticipated job posting close date:

05/17/2024

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$27.00 - $45.71

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.