Registered Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$32-$43.2/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
A community healthcare facility outside Helena, Montana is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team.
Pay: $32.00 - $43.20 / hourly
Registered Respiratory Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Day and night shift opportunities available
- $20,000 retention bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, discounted daycare, and more
Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Manage ventilators, administer respiratory treatments, and perform diagnostic testing
- Assess patient response to therapy and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Operate respiratory care equipment and monitor patient progress
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to provide respiratory care services
Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
- Must have or be eligible to obtain BLS certification upon hire
- Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
The Surrounding Montana Community
- Affordable cost of living with access to a variety of housing options and everyday amenities
- Outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, camping, boating, and wildlife viewing
- Community-focused region with local events, farmers markets, and year-round recreational activities
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will manage ventilators, administer treatments, and perform diagnostic testing for patients. They will also collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must have previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist and possess or be eligible for BLS certification. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 170 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$90k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $78k–$95k)567 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Montana | 25 active | 4,017 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,237 in the last 30 days | 817 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index170 active listings |
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Benefits & Perks
16 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,018 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Helena
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $477k
- Typical market rent
- $1,630/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.