Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
Listed compensation
$28-$45/hr
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
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Job Description
A facility near Butte, MT, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its respiratory care team. Relocation assistance available! Open to new graduates!
Pay Range: $28-$45/hr (based on experience and credentials)
Respiratory Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent position
- Schedule: Night; 3x12 hour shifts
- Open to new graduates
Relocation Assistance Available
Provide comprehensive respiratory care across all hospital units (ED, ICU, Med-Surg, and specialty areas), including assessment, treatment delivery, and ventilator/NIV management.
Work independently with minimal supervision, responding to respiratory emergencies, rapid responses, and patient care needs throughout the facility while prioritizing and managing a full caseload.
Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
- Must have CRT or RRT credentials from the NBRC
- Must have or be willing to obtain Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Must be comfortable with NICU/neonatal populations
- Previous respiratory therapy experience preferred
About the Location
Rich Industrial Roots: A community shaped by a proud history in metal production and resource industries, reflected in its architecture and character.
Affordable Living: Cost of living and housing remain comfortably below national averages, offering an easy balance between work and home life.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Nestled among mountains and lakes, the area offers year-round access to hiking, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.
Tight-Knit Community: Residents enjoy a welcoming small-town atmosphere with strong local pride and plenty of community events.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive respiratory care across various hospital units, including the ED, ICU, and Med-Surg. Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation while responding to respiratory emergencies and rapid responses.
Requirements
Candidates must hold CRT or RRT credentials from the NBRC and possess or be willing to obtain a Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Comfort with NICU and neonatal populations is required, and previous experience is preferred.
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, 167 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Missoula
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $556k
- Typical market rent
- $1,537/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.4
- 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 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.