Respiratory Therapist II PRN

Avera Health; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across our integrated care settings.

You’ll collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team in a culture grounded in hospitality, respect, and stewardship. Avera offers professional growth within a supportive regional health network dedicated to improving patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care delivery.
• Ability to assess and monitor cardiopulmonary status.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Perform diagnostic respiratory tests and evaluations.
• Administer respiratory therapies as prescribed.
• Manage ventilators and related equipment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ventilator management

Diagnostics

Patient education

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Avera Health is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across our integrated care settings. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, administering therapeutic respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, and educating patients and families on respiratory care. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team in a culture grounded in hospitality, respect, and stewardship. Avera offers professional growth within a supportive regional health network dedicated to improving patient outcomes and community health.