Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner and Respiratory Care Practitioner – Respiratory Therapy

This is a combined posting for an Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner and Respiratory Care Practitioner. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we you encourage you to apply.

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The Associate Respiratory Therapist is expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. The Associate Respiratory Therapist should be a solid performer who is fully competent in all aspects of his/her job description.  He/she is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. He/She will collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care. Completion of the department orientation program as well as unit-specific orientation, as required, is mandatory. This individual assists the Physician with the delivery and direction of Respiratory Therapy. She/He may be qualified by training and experience to operate and maintain complex ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation devices, respiratory care procedures and patient assessments, diagnostic procedures and oxygen therapy. Activities may also include other patient care functions for which he or she is qualified.

The Respiratory Therapist is expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. The Respiratory Therapist should be a solid performer who is fully competent in all aspects of his/her job description.  The Respiratory Therapist possesses all of the core skills of the Associate level Respiratory Therapist.  He/she is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. He/She will collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care. Completion of the department orientation program as well as unit-specific orientation, as required, is mandatory. This individual assists the Physician with the delivery and direction of Respiratory Therapy. She/He may be qualified by training and experience to operate and maintain complex ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation devices, respiratory care procedures and patient assessments, diagnostic procedures and oxygen therapy. Activities may also include other patient care functions for which he or she is qualified.

Available opportunities:

• 0.01 FTE 
• 0.9 Night

Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Or
• Bachelor's Degree AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.    
• Upon hire: Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License 
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
• CRT with less than 5 years experience, must obtain RRT within 6 months of hire; Or
• 5 years CRT and no RRT requirement

Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner, Salary Range:
Missoula, MT - Min: $26.80, Max: $41.60

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Or
• Bachelor's Degree AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.    
• Upon hire: Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
• Within 90 days of hire National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
• Within 90 days of hire National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
• 2 years Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Or
• 10 or more years Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Salary Range:
Missoula, MT - Min: $30.15, Max: $46.81

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