Respiratory Therapist - Cardio-Pulmonary Care (PRN)

Brookings-Health-System; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Brookings Health System is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our rural health system in Brookings, SD. The role involves delivering diagnostic testing, treatments and therapies for cardiopulmonary conditions in a hospital setting, using DR and CT, with a weekend shift once per month.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program with NBRC licensure (RRT/CRT), SD licensure, and NRP/CPR/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program with NBRC licensure (RRT or CRT) and SD license.
• NRP, CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• PRN schedule includes one weekend shift per month.
• Duties include diagnostic testing, treatments and therapies for cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate stationary and portable X-Ray equipment.
• Prepare rooms for procedures and patient turnover.
• Provide patient services using digital radiography (DR) and CT.
• Deliver care to inpatients and outpatients with cardio-pulmonary needs.

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC licensure (RRT/CRT)

SD state license

NRP certification

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Digital Radiography (DR)

Computed Tomography (CT)

Job description

Brookings Health System is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our rural health system in Brookings, SD. The role involves delivering diagnostic testing, treatments and therapies for cardiopulmonary conditions in a hospital setting, using DR and CT, with a weekend shift once per month.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program with NBRC licensure (RRT/CRT), SD licensure, and NRP/CPR/ACLS certifications.