Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-Clinic

Sign In Create Profile English (US) Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-Clinic Billings, MT, United States | req11686 Posted on: 4/21/2026 You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosp, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, collegemunity in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference . About Us Billings Clinic is amunity-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integratedanization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (ouranization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide aprehensive andpetitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and . for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet:

Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designatedanization, joining only 97 otheranizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. to learn more! Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees mustplete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. to learn more! Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-Clinic Billings Clinic (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req11686

Shift:

Day

Employment Status:

Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per

Pay Period:

0.80 = 64 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:

$29.08 - 36.34 The RRT performs duties within defined scope of practice for Pediatric Specialty Medicine. Based on therapy driven protocols, instructs, administers, and monitors full range of respiratory care services and treatments to patients, airway and ventilator management, emergent respiratory care, bronchoscopy assistance, bedside electrocardiograms (EKG) monitoring and testing, arterial punctures, arterial line draws, blood gas analysis, pulmonary diagnostic testing, patient education, and rehabilitation. Recognizes and reports any unusual reactions to treatment, contraindications to treatment, or inappropriate use of therapy to the healthcare and/or physician team. This position may be eligible for a $15,000.00 sign on incentive, relocation, and tuition loan reimbursement. Essential Job Functions GENERAL.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to execute a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the patients utilizing evidence based and best practice. Incorporates the respiratory process into the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
• Ads to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action. This includesplying with hand hygiene adnce, isolation practices, clean/dirty equipment process, reassemble of equipment, and processes associated with Sterile Processing Department if needed.
• Ensuresplete, accurate, and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Checks and maintains respiratory therapy equipment. Maintains appropriate skill, knowledge, and application of relevant andmonly used equipment specific to the area based on disease process or physiological status.
• Ensuresplete, accurate, critical value reporting, and timely entry into patient medical record for all Pulmonary Laboratory values. Performs arterial puncture, arterial line draws, and blood gas analysis consistent with departmental policies and procedures. Completes Laboratory equipment maintenance and regulatory logs as assigned.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth, punctuality, and developmental needs. Meets all system/departmental educational,petency, and meeting requirements. Participates in departmentalmittees and activities to positively contribute skills and ideas for better departmental advancements and processes. Additional NICU Essential Functions
• Attends all high risk deliveries.

Participates in multidisciplinary rounds including x-ray rounds. Initiates, monitors, and makes necessary changes based on provider orders or established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques and related procedures. Sets up and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as surfactant administration and airway management. Performs walking rounds when giving and receiving report. Completes all necessary logs assuring that logs and kits are checked, signed, & locked. Additional Outpatient Pediatric Clinic Essential Functions

• Performs PFT's (Pulmonary Function Tests), EIB's (Exercise Induced Bronchospasm testing), EIB with laryngoscopy, Methacholine Challenges and Asthma Education for pediatric patient populations.
• Educates patients and families on all aspects of outpatient respiratory care in the home (medication and equipment) in regards to asthma, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, neuromuscular diagnoses, sleep apnea and sleep hygiene, etc.
• Responsible for rooming clinic patients, taking vitals and history, reviewing medication history, schedules appointments and diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by physician.
• Reviews sleep study results and nocturnal oximetry results and informs provider of patients who require immediate attention.
• Travels with providers to provide support for outreach clinics within the service area.

Researches and provides articles and data regarding best practice for respiratory care and cystic fibrosis and all aspects of respiratory care. Serves as the RRT for the Adult cystic fibrosis clinic. Performs daily visits with inpatient cystic fibrosis patients (adult and pediatric). Educates patient and family on all aspects of respiratory care in regards to cystic fibrosis. Educates hospital RT's on cystic fibrosis care and assure all respiratory orders are followed.

• Assists with laryngoscopies (with or without exercise) including sterilizing scope, setup and restocking of cart and medications.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the pediatric respiratory care program.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatoryanizational and departmental requirements. Maintainspetency in allanizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance. Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the departmentanization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care Experience
• Two years of respiratory care experience; desire experience in pulmonary function testing, sleep, asthma education. Certifications & Licenses
• Certified Pulmonary Function Therapist (CPFT) certification or ability toplete within 2 years of hire
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of employment
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of employment Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas.

A not-for-profitanization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board ofmunity members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. /aboutus Billings Clinic ismitted to being an inclusive and weing employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any amodations during the recruitment process. Billings Clinic Human Resources, PO Box 37000, Billings, MT 59107-7000

Street Address:

Billings Clinic, 801 North 29th St., Billings, MT 59101

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careersbillingsclinic Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.