Respiratory Care Practitioner

Status/FTE: FT / 0.8-1.0 FTE

Shift length: 12 hours

Start Time: 0700

Unit: Outpatient Extended Stay

Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): Variable holidays and weekends.

Unit specific additional qualifications:

RRT, NPS, ACLS, PALS, BLS

A respiratory therapist that provides diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in all areas of the hospital, including the emergency department, adult critical care units, pediatrics, neonatal and med-surgical floors. 

Minimum Required:

Associate degree or higher from an approved and accredited program of Respiratory Care, RRT registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, and a current Montana state respiratory therapy license.American Heart Association BLS, PALS, and NRP within the first 6 months of hire.Must be computer literate with experience using EMR.

Preferred / Desired:

Neonatal and pediatric experience preferred.2+ years’ experience with all ages, EEG, and PFT knowledge.NPS, ACCS and Bachelors degree.

On Call / Weekend Requirements: Variable. One holiday per year and some weekends.

Hiring Manager and contact information: Allie Schweizer, aschweizer@communitymed.org

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employeesIncome-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverageTuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellnessProfessional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.