Registered Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Posted:
8/1/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kalispell, Montana, United States ⋅ Montana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description Summary:

Logan Health Medical Center is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team here in Kalispell, Montana!

*Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Our facility is located in the beautiful Flathead Valley, surrounded by mountain views. We are a short drive to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain ski resort, and recreation at your doorstep. If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you!

We offer additional night shift and weekend shift differential pay!
*Nights - $3.75 per hour
*Weekends - $2.25 per hour

This position provides professional respiratory therapy care to patients of all ages in assigned area(s). This care is rendered in a safe and effective manner that is consistent with Logan Health’s (LH) policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Current Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.

  • Minimum of one (1) of the following required:

    • Current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

    • Current NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) License, who must successfully obtain their NBRC RRT credential within one (1) year of hire.

  • Must maintain both Montana state RCP licensure, per state guidelines, and NBRC RRT credential, per NBRC guidelines.

    • Per NBRC guidelines, those who are credentialed with the RRT, prior to 2002, are grandfathered in.  Those who are credentialed after 2002 will have to follow NBRC guidelines, and renew the RRT credential every five (5) years.

  • Required certifications include, but may not be limited to: BLS, ACLS, NRP (within six (6) months of hire), and PALS (within one (1) year of hire).

  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

  • Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

  • Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

  • Attends to patient’s needs promoting health, comfort and life. Exhibits commitment to professionalism, civility, teamwork and customer service while undertaking all tasks and interactions with others

  • Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to the RT’s specific job duties, patient care, and safety.

  • Competently performs basic respiratory therapy skills to include, but not limited to; management of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation modalities, medication administration, use of varied medical equipment, utilization of electronic medical record documentation, and assists providers within the respiratory scope of practice.  Skill set is validated as outlined in unit specific competency program.

  • Assumes professional accountability for maintaining competency as outlined in the unit based structure and peer review fulfilling the respiratory department and organization’s goals.

  • Makes sound scope of practice-related judgments and decisions while delivering excellent patient care, which is reflected in quality documentation, patient outcomes, and various data components.

  • Participates as an engaged team member working collegially with staff members within and outside of the unit.

  • Utilizes, manipulates and operates medical equipment as outlined in the competency program.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Health, Dental, and Vison insurance

  • 401(k) with generous matching

  • Employer-provided life insurance

  • Voluntary life and disability insurance options

  • Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options

  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

  • FSA or HSA option

  • Free parking

  • Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank

  • Employee referral program

  • Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more

  • Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Night Shift - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

  • Criminal background check

  • Reference checks

  • Drug Screening

  • Health and Immunizations Screening

  • Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.