Certified Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Reviews existing data, collects additional data, and recommends obtaining data to evaluate the respiratory status of patients.
• Develops, implements, and modifies respiratory care treatment plans based on assessment of the cardiorespiratory system, department policy and procedure, physician-approved respiratory care protocols, clinical pathways, referrals and written, verbal, or telecommunicated orders of a physician.
• Initiates and conducts prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as: administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosol medications, postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collects specimens of blood and other diagnostic specimens.
• Manages mechanical ventilator support and other means of life support, maintains artificial and natural airways, initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures, performs invasive and non-invasive procedures following established standards.
• Documents necessary information in the patient's medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve patients and possesses the critical thinking skills required. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists or providers, when necessary, to perform complex, critical care procedures.
• Obtains, assembles, calibrates, and checks necessary equipment. Uses problem solving to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists, when needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, providers, and co-workers. Serves patients with regard to age specific/cultural diversity needs.
• Assists and participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students.
• Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, and upholds MH Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance and ethical standards of the profession.
• Specific job duties may vary based on facility and healthcare setting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

Required:

• Certification - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.

Preferred:

• Education Bachelors in Health Sciences
• Physical Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category: Rehabilitation

Job Family: Respiratory Therapy

Shift: Employee Type: PRN