Jobs in Billings, MT

About the role

Company Description Healthcare Job Description REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS  Job Description Respiratory Therapy RT protocol s house wide for any patient older than 13 years old that is receiving respiratory treatments.  Opportunity to cross-train to PFT/diagnostic. Opportunity to insert radial arterial lines after completing required competencies. Opportunity to apply for the flight team in RT capacity when openings are available. Level 3 B NICU. MT pediatric project with 24/7 PICU intensivist coverage. Hospital paid time to maintain required certifications, ie: ACLS, NRP, PALS, BLS. Puritan Bennet 840 ventilators. Siemens servo-I vents in PICU. Drager Baby log vents in NICU. Ikaria INO vents. 3100 A & B oscillator vents. I-STAT for POC ABG testing.   Description     In this position, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides a full range of Respiratory Care to the patient from routine therapy, diagnostics, and assessment to mechanical ventilation in order to assist with treatments.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical and Diagnostic Responsibilities Operates, maintains, and monitors a wide variety of equipment including ventilators and those that are involved in the administration of prescribed gases and inhaled medications.   Performs arterial punctures, arterial line sampling and operates POC ABG instrument as well as maintaining & cleaning artificial airways as directed.  Schedules diagnostic procedures and adjusts or revises procedure schedule as necessary in view of stat orders, admissions, outpatient walk-ins and fluctuations in workload. Patient Care and Assessment Obtains and reviews patient’s chart and obtains history for pertinent information before each therapy or procedure. Explains to the patient the therapy or diagnostic test they will be undergoing Notes any changes in therapy or testing due to patient condition or proper testing equipment for age specific needs and collaborates with physician and nursing staff to make adjustments Documentation and Correspondence Documents therapies, procedures, assessment, medications, equipment charges and setups and reviews outstanding orders during the shift and communicates changes to Lead Therapist Qualifications   Registration by National Board of Respiratory Care Program or ability to successfully pass within six months of hire date Current licensure by Montana Board of Respiratory Care Current BLS certification Ability to obtain PALS, ACLS & NRP certifications within 12 months of hire date Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment Experience in understanding and usage of computers as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Registration by National Board of Respiratory Care Program or ability to successfully pass within six months.   Current licensure by Montana Board of Respiratory Care  Current BLS certification  Ability to obtain PALS, ACLS & NRP certifications within 12 months of hire date  SCREENING QUESTIONS Are you able to travel to or relocate to Billings, MT? Are you able and willing to work night shift? IDEAL CANDIDATE Prefer RRT with experience Prefer candidate very interested in living and working in rural community Billings, MT. IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES): Any acute, high trauma hospital with high level technology. Qualifications Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc

What you'll bring

• Registration by National Board of Respiratory Care Program or ability to successfully pass within six months of hire date
• Prefer RRT with experience