Respiratory Therapist: Cardio-Pulmonary Care Expert

Avera Health; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Milbank Area Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and manage the cardiopulmonary needs of patients from neonates to adults. The role involves oxygen therapy, ventilator management, airway care, and sleep studies when applicable.

The successful candidate will hold an active state license (RT) and NBRC credentials (CRT or RRT). A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with 1–3 years of experience. This is a day-shift, regular position at the Milbank facility.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC certification upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 1–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to review, interpret, and administer orders for respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests.
• Documents patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the EMR and submits charges accurately and timely.
• Implements and evaluates respiratory care plans with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensures airway patency via suctioning; provides CPR and emergency airway care as needed.
• Performs arterial and capillary blood gas sampling and operates Blood Gas analyzer.
• May assist in Pulmonary Rehab and outpatient sleep studies; coordinates sleep study authorizations.
• Performs diagnostic tests including pulmonary function, stress tests, EKGs, EEGs, oximetry, Holter/cardiac monitoring.
• Instructs clinical staff on respiratory therapy equipment and EKG usage; assists with policy/procedure updates and quality records.

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Avera Milbank Area Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and manage the cardiopulmonary needs of patients from neonates to adults. The role involves oxygen therapy, ventilator management, airway care, and sleep studies when applicable.

The successful candidate will hold an active state license (RT) and NBRC credentials (CRT or RRT). A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with 1–3 years of experience. This is a day-shift, regular position at the Milbank facility.