Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

Job Overview Avera St Anthony's Hospital Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Day Shift Schedule. This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus with a 3‑year commitment. This position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down the principal balance faster. Responsibilities Assess, treat, and manage diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. Demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, blood gases, airway management, and non‑invasive and invasive ventilator setup and monitoring. Evaluate patients to receive, review, interpret, and administer prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Accurately document patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record and submit charges accurately and timely. Initiate and implement respiratory care plans and interventions in conjunction with the healthcare team. Perform administration, set‑up, titration, maintenance, evaluation, and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non‑invasive ventilator management, and preparation and administration of respiratory medications. Attend and assist patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care. Perform arterial and capillary punctures, run venous, arterial, and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes, and lactic acid tests, and maintain and operate the blood gas analyzer. Assist in pulmonary rehabilitation by providing appropriate exercises and education to participants. Assist in outpatient clinic as needed; schedule sleep studies and obtain prior authorizations when applicable. Perform diagnostic testing through pulmonary function, stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, Holter, and cardiac event monitoring. Instruct clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and the ECG equipment. Assist with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintain quality assurance reports and records, and maintain equipment while ordering supplies. Qualifications Respiratory Therapist licensed by the state of practice upon hiring. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by NBRC upon hiring. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC upon hiring. Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and ability to communicate effectively with others. Reasonable accommodations may be made; accommodations must not cause undue hardship to the employer. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients, their families, and the community. Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable. Benefits Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. Support for balanced, healthy lives. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr