Job Opening: Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Bozeman, MT

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Description

Westaff is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (PRN) 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

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