Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner and Respiratory Care Practitioner

This is a combined posting for Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner and Respiratory Care Practitioner. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.

The Associate Respiratory Therapist is expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. The Associate Respiratory Therapist should be a solid performer who is fully competent in all aspects of his/her job description. He/she is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

The Respiratory Therapist is expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. The Respiratory Therapist should be a solid performer who is fully competent in all aspects of his/her job description. The Respiratory Therapist possesses all of the core skills of the Associate level Respiratory Therapist. He/she is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. He/She will collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care. Completion of the department orientation program as well as unit-specific orientation, as required, is mandatory.

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Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy or
  • Bachelor's Degree in AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. 
• Upon hire: Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• CRT with less than 5 years' experience, must obtain RRT within 6 months of hire; Or
  • 5 years CRT and no RRT requirement.

Associate Respiratory Care Practitioner, Salary Range:Missoula, MT, United States, Min: $,28.08 Max: $43.59

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree - AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Or
• Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• 2 years as Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) or
• 10 or more years as Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree - AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.   

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Salary Range:Missoula, MT, United States, Min: $31.58 Max: $49.03

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