Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

Job Overview Avera St Anthony's Hospital. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). The pay range for this position is listed below. 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 which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Responsibilities Assessment, treatment, and management of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. 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 in an accurate and timely manner. Initiate and implement respiratory care plans and interventions to meet patient needs in conjunction with the entire healthcare team to ensure full understanding and cooperation to improve patient outcomes. Perform administration, set‑up, titration, maintenance, evaluations, 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; 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 and may schedule sleep studies; obtain prior authorizations for the sleep studies 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 use of the EKG equipment. Assist with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintenance of quality assurance reports and records, and maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies. Qualifications Required Active license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice upon hire. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC upon hire. Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties. Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Preferred Bachelor’s degree. Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles. Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr