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- Montana Licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification (NBRC)
- American Heart Association BLS required upon 6 months of hire.
- American Heart Association ACLS required upon 6 months of hire.
- American Heart Association PALS required upon 6 months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon 8 months of hire.
- Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
- Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, and potential side effects.
- Administers respiratory therapy and nebulized medications.
- Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment for all age groups.
- Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure, and appropriate treatment based on result interpretation.
- Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
- Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
- Works with other departments and disciplines to coordinate patient care.
- Attends department meetings.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
- Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
- Ability to work varied shifts.
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
- Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
Respiratory Therapist - Bozeman, United States - Bozeman Health
Description
0.9 FTE / NightsMust be willing to work call and NICUPosition Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.
They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
Respiratory Therapy