Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Retention Bonus of $20,000.00 Available for Eligible Candidates
*External candidates only*
At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Great Falls Clinic Hospital Respiratory Care Manager, the respiratory therapist provides services to those patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system to include diagnostic testing, therapeutics, support, monitoring, patient assessment and patient education.
Education
- Eligibility for the position requires licensure from the State of Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners and all of the required prerequisites, required.
- Licensure by Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners, required.
- Credentialing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, required
- Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of general respiratory care processes, procedures and equipment, applicable rules and regulations of Federal and State regulatory agencies as well as GFCH general and departmental policies, required.
- The respiratory therapist appearance, conduct and delivery of service shall be in accordance with the above, required.
- Knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement procedures and current projects, required.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control regulations and recommendations, required.
Notice of PRE-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a
pre-employment screening, which includes:
- Criminal background check
- Drug Screening
- Health and Immunizations Screening
About Us
In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.
Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.
About Great Falls
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.
If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist provides diagnostic testing, therapeutics, and monitoring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They are also responsible for patient assessment, education, and maintaining compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license from the Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners and be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Surgery Partners 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 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $105k (middle half $70k–$111k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Montana index 94.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Montana | 23 active | 3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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