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Great Falls Hospital
Great Falls, Montana

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Outpatient - PRN

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

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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 Pulmonology Manager and Director, the Registered 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.

A physician order is required for such services unless otherwise stated in respiratory care policy. Other services provided or coordinated through the respiratory care department include equipment processing, testing and maintenance, and education.

Therapists will work to enhance the overall teamwork and efficiency of the clinic and perform related duties incidental to the work described herein. On call duties and vacation coverage will be shared as needed. Respiratory Care services are available by in house staff at any hour, every day.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Receives direction from: clinic manager, director and providers. Gives direction to any staff, where Respiratory Care services are concerned. The therapist is expected to actively participate, communicate, address clinic and care concerns and offer guidance regarding respiratory care or equipment.

Education

Eligibility for the position requires licensure from the state of Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners and all of the required prerequisites (RRT credential)

Experience

Must be able and willing to train newly hired staff within levels of expertise

License/Certifications

  • Licensure by Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

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 GFC general and departmental policies.
  • The Respiratory Therapist appearance, conduct and delivery of service shall be in accordance with the above.
  • Knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement procedures and current projects.
  • Knowledge of safety and infection control regulations and recommendations.
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring services for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. They also coordinate equipment maintenance and actively participate in clinic care concerns and team communication.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license from the Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners and possess the RRT credential. Additionally, the role requires current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary system care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Outpatient - PRN at Great Falls Hospital a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,993 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, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,993 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $124k (middle half $96k–$155k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Montana24 active3,964 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,276 in the last 30 days708 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,993 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
74%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
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CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,993 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Great Falls Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Professional growth opportunities
Team-oriented environment

Living in Great Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$331k
Typical market rent
$1,433/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
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 · Great Falls, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.