Lead Respiratory Therapist — Day Shift, Growth & PTO

Avera St. Mary's; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching up to 5%

Career development

Job summary

Avera St Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. This day-shift role features three 8-hour days and one 12-hour day, with pay range $30.75–$46.25 per hour based on experience.

You will perform, evaluate and coordinate respiratory procedures across neonatal, pediatric and adult patients in intermediate, ICU and ED settings, acting as a resource and mentor to department staff.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• RRT credential (NBRC).
• CRT credential (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of immediate and future goals and objectives for the unit.
• Assist with the review and revision of operating policies and procedures.
• Review the patient plan of care with the direct caregivers to offer suggestions/interventions to enhance efficiency and quality of care.
• Communicate frequently with the staff and report feedback to the Leader in a timely fashion.
• Act as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory Department and help orient new staff.
• Administer respiratory therapies per scope of practice (e.g., CPT/PD aerosol therapy, MDI, IPPB, oxygen management, bronchoscopies, ECG/holter setup).
• May assist with out-of-house transports.

Education

Associate's Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Active license in the state of practice

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NBRC

Job description

Avera St Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. This day-shift role features three 8-hour days and one 12-hour day, with pay range $30.75–$46.25 per hour based on experience.

You will perform, evaluate and coordinate respiratory procedures across neonatal, pediatric and adult patients in intermediate, ICU and ED settings, acting as a resource and mentor to department staff.