Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time | Per Diem + $10K Sign-On Bonus
Compensation
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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
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will operate respiratory equipment and deliver prescribed therapies to ensure patient safety and comfort. They will also perform diagnostic tests such as PFTs, ECGs, and EEGs while collaborating with the broader healthcare team.
Key Skills
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 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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, 60% have no call, 46% 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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- No nights
- 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.