Respiratory Therapist | PRN

Position Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: $29.25 - $44.00 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, including 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. What You Will Do Evaluate patients in order to receive, review, interpret, and administer the 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. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and initiate and implement respiratory care plans and interventions to meet the needs of the patient in conjunction with the entire healthcare team. 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. Ensure airway patency through various means of suctioning (tracheal, nasal, and oral). 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 and schedule sleep studies, obtaining 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 EKG equipment. Assist with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintaining quality assurance reports and records, and ordering supplies. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Qualifications Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Respiratory Therapist – Licensing Board: An active license in the state of practice upon hire. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – NBRC: Upon hire. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC: Upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Bachelor's – 1-3 years. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s 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 and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr