Seasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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Are you looking for a short term opportunity! Have you thought about visiting Montana or exploring Glacier National Park! Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Logan Health Medical Center is looking for an experienced RRT to join them for 13-weeks in Kalispell, MT on night shift!

Why consider this Seasonal position?

You'll get to Spend your summer/fall in the scenic Flathead Valley, known as the Gateway to Glacier. Our area offers unparalleled outdoor recreation and stunning Rocky Mountain views. We are a short drive to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, as well as hiking and biking trails, whitewater rafting, camping, and more. If you love fresh air, the outdoor lifestyle, and short commutes, this is the place for you!

Seasonal Position Details:

• Full-Time work schedule required for no less than 13-week period

• 15% Premium (Seasonal differential)

• 401(k) Eligible

• Fitness center discount

• $1,000 Seasonal Bonus paid after 30 days in position

• $1,000 Seasonal Bonus paid after 60 days in position

• $2,000 Seasonal Completion Bonus

• Additional shift differential pay for nights and weekends!

• Advanced Certification pay available!

• No Health Benefits offered

This Registered Respiratory Therapy 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.

If you're ready to be part of a culture where you’re appreciated, valued, and backed by great leadership, then Logan Health is the place for you!

Qualifications:

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

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

• 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.

• RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.

• ALC (ACLS) within 6 months of hire/transfer, required.

• PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer, required.

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.

Shift:

Schedule: Full-time 36 hours per week for 13 weeks. 12-hour night shifts

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.