Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time | Per Diem + $10K Sign-On Bonus
Compensation
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The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
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Job Description
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected non-profit healthcare system known for delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a strong commitment to the communities of Montana. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a growing team dedicated to making a real difference in patients’ lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment while enjoying competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus.
Schedule: Full-Time & Per Diem opportunities available
- What You’ll Do
- Set-up and operate respiratory therapy equipment and deliver therapy prescribed by physicians
- Deliver high-quality respiratory care while ensuring patient safety and comfort
Perform Diagnostic Testing, Including
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Electrocardiographs (ECGs)
- Electroencephalography (EEGs)
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to support patient care plans
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and uphold clinical standards
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Current Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- Current CPR, ACLS, PALS & NRP Certifications
- New graduates are welcome to apply
What You Can Expect
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible schedule — 3x12 Day Shifts
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability Coverage, HSA& FSA Options
- Generous PTO, Vacation days, holidays & sick leave
- Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
- Cafeteria, Health Club Membership & Affordable Child Care
Success Share Payout
Compensation is reviewed annually to remain competitive with industry standards.
If you're passionate about patient care and want to grow your career with a respected healthcare organization that values teamwork, excellence, and community impact, we encourage you to apply.
Join a supportive, collaborative team, work with diverse patient populations, and help set the standard for healthcare in Montana!
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment to deliver physician-prescribed treatments and high-quality patient care. Perform diagnostic tests such as PFTs, ECGs, and EEGs while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time | Per Diem + $10K Sign-On Bonus at The Staff Pad a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 78 active listings.
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes call
Living in Helena
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $479k
- Typical market rent
- $1,616/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.7
- State income tax
- Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Helena, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.