Respiratory Therapist | PRN

Avera; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to support neonates through adults in a fast-paced hospital setting.

PRN/part-time; requires ventilator management, oxygen therapy, ABG draws, airway clearance, and strong team collaboration to improve outcomes.

Documentation in EMR, potential sleep study assistance, Pulmonary Rehab support, and involvement in QA and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state.
• NBRC CRT or RRT certification upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and document assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Implement respiratory care plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Perform oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, and ventilator management.
• Ensure airway patency and assist in CPR and emergency airway care.
• Perform blood gas sampling and related laboratory tests.
• Assist with sleep studies and pulmonary rehab as needed.
• Educate staff on equipment use and EKG procedures.
• Maintain policies, QA, and equipment and supplies.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Airway management

ABG sampling

Education

Respiratory Therapist Licensure

CRT Certification

RRT Certification

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Pierre, SD

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Part time

R-250012614

Location:

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$29.25 - $44.00

Position Highlights

This position is located in

Pierre, SD

Schedule - PRN; Work Varied Shifts as needed

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of respiratory care, which may include, but not limited to oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, blood gases, airway management, non-invasive and invasive ventilator setup and monitoring. This position may also be required to work in the sleep lab.

What you will do

• Evaluates patients in order to receive, review, interpret, and administer the prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Accurately documents patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, as well as submits charges in an accurate and timely manner.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care. Initiates and implements respiratory care plans and interventions to meet the needs of the patient in conjunction with the entire healthcare team to ensure full understanding and cooperation to improve patient outcomes.

• Performs administration, set-up, titration, maintenance, evaluations and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non-invasive ventilator management, and preparation and administration of respiratory medications.

• Ensures airway patency including various means of suctioning. (tracheal, nasal, and oral). Attends and assists to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care.

• Performs arterial and capillary punctures, runs venous, arterial and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes and lactic acid tests and maintains and operates the Blood Gas analyzer.

• May assist in Pulmonary Rehab by providing appropriate exercises and education to participants.

• May assist in outpatient clinic as needed and may schedule sleep studies and obtains prior authorizations for the sleep studies when applicable.

• Performs diagnostic testing through pulmonary function, stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, holter and cardiac event monitoring.

• Instructs clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and the use of the EKG equipment.

• Assists with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintenance of quality assurance reports and records, and maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's

• 1-3 years

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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