Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE)

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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

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Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE)
RESPIRATORY THERAPY (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Day, Night
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $29.08 - 36.34

The RRT in this position will perform duties within definedscope of practice within the hospital care setting. Specialty areas mayinclude, but not limited to, Acute Care, Critical Care, and LDRP/NICU. Based ontherapy driven protocols, instructs, administers, and monitors full range ofrespiratory care services and treatments to patients, airway and ventilatormanagement, emergent respiratory care, bronchoscopy assistance, bedsideelectrocardiograms (EKG) monitoring and testing, arterial punctures, arterialline draws, blood gas analysis, pulmonary diagnostic testing, patienteducation, and rehabilitation. Recognizes and reports any unusual reactions totreatment, contraindications to treatment, or inappropriate use of therapy tothe healthcare and/or physician team.

May be eligible for $20,000 sign on incentive
May be eligible for relocation assistance
May be eligible for tuition loan reimbursement

Essential Job Functions
GENERAL
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinics mission,vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets allmandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency inall organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates tothe environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of careappropriate to the needs of the patients utilizing evidence based and bestpractice. Incorporates the respiratory process into the goal-directed plan ofcare for the patient.
Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices.Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiatesappropriate action. This includes complying with hand hygiene adherence,isolation practices, clean/dirty equipment process, reassemble of equipment,and processes associated with Sterile Processing Department if needed.
Ensures complete, accurate, and timely entry into patient medical record asindicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent withdepartmental policies and procedures.
Checks and maintains respiratory therapy equipment. Maintains appropriateskill, knowledge, and application of relevant and commonly used equipmentspecific to the area based on disease process or physiological status.
Ensures complete, accurate, critical value reporting, and timely entry intopatient medical record for all Pulmonary Laboratory values. Performs arterialpuncture, arterial line draws, and blood gas analysis consistent withdepartmental policies and procedures. Completes Laboratory equipmentmaintenance and regulatory logs as assigned.
Takes responsibility for own professional growth, punctuality, anddevelopmental needs. Meets all system/departmental educational, competency, andmeeting requirements. Participates in departmental committees and activities topositively contribute skills and ideas for better departmental advancements andprocesses.
Performs all duties dealing with floor care, Intensive Care Unit, EmergencyDepartment, and Pediatrics.
Performs other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of thedepartment/service.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with BillingsClinics mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and serviceexpectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agencystandards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or jobperformance.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of thedepartment/organization.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Graduateof an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care

Certifications and Licenses

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NationalBoard for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of employment
Current Montana RCP license

OtherMinimum Qualifications

ACLS, PALS, NRP certification within 2 years of employment

Billings Clinic is Montanas largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.