respiratory_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: Intermountain – 400 South Clark Street, St. James Healthcare, MT-SJB-001 Butte, MT
State License: MT
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 12 This role is a contract to hire role. Traveler must agree to the pay rate between $28.51 –
Guaranteed Hours: 36.00
Description: Specialty: Respiratory TherapistFacility: IntermountainState License: MTCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 12 This role is a contract to hire role. Traveler must agree to the pay rate between $28.51 – $40.89 based on experience. with a sign on bonus up to $15,000. 3×12 HrGuaranteed Hours: 36.00Description: Job Summary:The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the order physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.Job Responsibilities:-Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. 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 patient s 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.-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 the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas through development of others.Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team to guide the development of standards of patient care.-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.-Performs other duties as assigned. This role is a contract to hire role. Traveler must agree to the pay rate between (USD)28.51 – (USD)40.89 based on experience. with a sign on bonus up to (USD)15,000. Schedule Notes:This role is a contract to hire role. Traveler must agree to the pay rate between $28.51 – $40.89 based on experience. with a sign on bonus up to $15,000.Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Respiratory Therapy.-Patient Education.-Patient Care.-Life Support.-Care Planning.-Patient Care Delivery.-Critical Thinking.-Documentation.-Quality Improvement.-Follow Protocols.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education:-Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). -Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.-Basic Life Support (BLS).Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Peaks-Clinical-Non-NursingShift: Night 12SCL Job Code: Registered Respiratory Therapist Teamster_SJB-9786SCL Entity: 208-St James HealthcareMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Initial Start Date: Immediate needs of 2 iFlex or traditional travelersAssignment Shifts: Additional Details: