Respiratory Therapist

Overview Position highlights: Rotating 12 hour schedule: 6:00am-6:30pm and 6:00pm-6:30am. Location: Avera St Luke’s Hospital. Worker Type: Regular. Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America). Pay Range: $28.00 - $42.00. Position supports the cardiopulmonary care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults and may include work in the sleep lab. What You Will Do Evaluates patients to review, interpret, and administer prescribed respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Documents patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, and submits charges accurately and timely. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care. Initiates and implements respiratory care plans and interventions with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Performs administration, setup, titration, maintenance, evaluation and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical ventilation (invasive or non-invasive), and respiratory medications. Ensures airway patency via suctioning (tracheal, nasal, oral). Responds to respiratory or cardiac arrest with CPR and emergency airway care. Performs arterial and capillary punctures, and runs venous, arterial, and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes, and lactic acid tests; maintains and operates the Blood Gas analyzer. May assist in Pulmonary Rehab and outpatient clinics; may schedule sleep studies and obtain prior authorizations when applicable. Performs diagnostic testing including pulmonary function, stress testing, ECGs, EEGs, oximetry, Holter and cardiac event monitoring. Instructs clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and EKG equipment. Supports implementation and updates of policies and procedures, maintains quality assurance records, and supports maintenance of equipment and procurement of supplies. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Visual acuity adequate to perform duties, and ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice (upon hire) and active license. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NBRC (upon hire) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC (upon hire). Preferred Education, License, or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree 1-3 years of experience Expectations and Standards Commitment to daily application of the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients and the community. Promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold standards of CARE: Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team, coordinate workflow with team members, and maintain a productive environment. Comply with safety principles, applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA when applicable). Benefits Avera offers a wide range of benefits to qualifying employees. Benefits are designed to support balanced, healthy lives and are designed to meet needs today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires Up to 5% employer matching retirement contribution Career development with hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other protected categories. If you require an accommodation for your online application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr