Job Opening: Respiratory Therapist Paid Per Service (internal) / Respiratory Therapist (PRN) (external)

Description

Westaff is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Paid Per Service (internal)  /  Respiratory Therapist (PRN) (external) for a local healthcare company in Bozeman, MT!

 Schedule: Perm Part-Time (AP) . 

Pay: $5.00 – $100.00 per service.

**Will cover BOTH locations – Bozeman-Butte area 4 vent patients that need to be serviced by a clinician at both locations for a total of 8 vent patients

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure
• Provides in-home visits to patients per Rotech’s policy and procedure
• Conducts patient assessment per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order  Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:
• Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)
• Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)
• Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)
• Provides patient education as applicable.  Education may include but is not limited to:
• Respiratory equipment use and maintenance
• Physician’s prescription for equipment
• Importance of compliance with physician’s prescription
• Benefits of therapy
• Potential consequences of noncompliance
• Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
• Invasive Ventilator
• Noninvasive Ventilator
• Infant Monitors
• Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
• Invasive Ventilator
• Noninvasive Ventilator
• Infant Monitors
• Other high-tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures
• Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations during non-business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager
• Performs other duties as required by state licensure law
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

 Qualifications:

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
• Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
• Home respiratory care experience is preferred
• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred
• One year of related work experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
• Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner 
• Annual Recertification 
• Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Don’t miss out- apply TODAY for our Respiratory Therapist Paid Per Service (internal)  /  Respiratory Therapist (external) Position in Bozeman, MT!

 Veterans & Military encouraged to apply

Applicant Privacy Policy