Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary Location: Avera St Anthony's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour (actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Position Highlights Day Shift Schedule. May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment. 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 your principal balance faster. Overview Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of respiratory care, which may include, but not limited to oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, blood gases, airway management, non‑invasive and invasive ventilator setup and monitoring. This position may also be required to work in the sleep lab. Responsibilities Evaluates patients to receive, review, interpret, and administer prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Accurately 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 and initiates and implements respiratory care plans and interventions to meet patient needs in conjunction with the entire healthcare team, ensuring full understanding and cooperation to improve patient outcomes. Performs 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. Ensures airway patency through suctioning, including tracheal, nasal, and oral suctioning. Attends and assists patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care. Performs arterial and capillary punctures, runs venous, arterial, and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes and lactic acid tests, and operates the Blood Gas analyzer. May assist in pulmonary rehabilitation by providing appropriate exercises and education to participants. May assist in outpatient clinic as needed, schedule sleep studies, and obtain prior authorizations for sleep studies as applicable. Performs diagnostic testing through pulmonary function, stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, Holter and cardiac event monitoring. Instructs clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and EKG equipment. Assists with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintaining quality assurance reports and records, and maintaining equipment and ordering supplies. Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Respiratory Therapist – licensing board: active state license upon hire. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): upon hire. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Bachelor's degree with 1‑3 years of experience. Expectations and Standards Commit to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, families, and the community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members, ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA (when applicable). Benefits You Need & Then Some PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5 % employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr