Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Respiratory Therapist, Certified, RCHP Billings Missoula, LLC Operating Room

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Where We Are:

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities, cross-training and CE dollars
• And much more

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist is a Non-Exempt position that reports to the Respiratory Market Director. This role assists respiratory therapists in preparing for and providing patient care. This role requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, particularly in a stressful environment where appropriate action must be taken quickly. The essential functions of the position include delivering routine therapy as delegated by a therapist, responding to codes, and assisting with emergent situations by assessing patient conditions and providing the necessary treatment. The Respiratory Therapist also monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and educates patients and their families about the patient's illness while providing information about community support groups and other resources. Additionally, the role involves monitoring, receiving, stocking, and distributing respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders, maintaining storage areas with required supply levels, and ensuring equipment is properly disassembled, cleaned, sterilized, and maintained, including performing preventative maintenance and calibrating machines. Non-essential functions include serving both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors, and accessing or working with sensitive or confidential information. The position also requires an understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance standards, such as HIPAA, and the ability to apply policies and procedures effectively. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Respiratory Care Therapist
• Valid and Current Montana Board of Respiratory Care Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire/transfer date
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required six months from hire/transfer date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required six months from hire/transfer date

EEOC Statement:

Community Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.