Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care, EKGs & Education

0090 Presbyterian System Services; South Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for patients in the hospital and outpatient settings. Work involves routine and entry level critical care procedures, EKGs, and education for patients and staff.

The role supports the Respiratory Care Department within Presbyterian's NM system, with a weekday schedule and opportunities for professional development and loan forgiveness through state programs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician.
• Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• One to three years experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily evaluation of respiratory care patients, the provision of routine and entry level critical care respiratory care procedures, and patient explanation and education.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of the operational and financial activities of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Assures the development, implementation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures.
• Assures departmental participation in the Hospital Quality Improvement Program.
• Responsible for processing and submitting daily patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKGs to Business Office personnel.
• Assures maintenance and readiness of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Performs EKGs and holter monitoring as prescribed by physicians.
• Coordinates and implements continuing education inservices for nursing staff to maintain competency in performance of respiratory care procedures.
• Represents the Hospital through participation in community activities to promote health and wellness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Respiratory care experience

Education

Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for patients in the hospital and outpatient settings. Work involves routine and entry level critical care procedures, EKGs, and education for patients and staff.

The role supports the Respiratory Care Department within Presbyterian's NM system, with a weekday schedule and opportunities for professional development and loan forgiveness through state programs.