Job Description
Job Description
Location: Pierre, SD
Worker Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States)
Pay Range:
The salary range for this role is outlined below. Actual compensation will be based on experience.
$28.00 - $42.00
Position Highlights
This is a part-time position during the day located in Pierre, SD.
Schedule: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM with occasional weekends and holidays.
You Belong Here
Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing health for our patients and community. Your contributions matter.
Overview
This role involves assessing, treating, and managing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions related to the cardiopulmonary system for patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adolescents, and adults. The candidate must exhibit expertise in various respiratory care modalities, which may encompass oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, blood gas analysis, and both non-invasive and invasive ventilator management. There may also be responsibilities in the sleep lab.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients to receive, review, interpret, and execute prescribed orders for respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Ensure accurate documentation of patient evaluations, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, along with timely charge submissions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans. Develop and implement respiratory care strategies in collaboration with the healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administer, set up, titrate, maintain, and document supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and ventilator management, including preparation and administration of respiratory medications.
- Ensure airway patency through various suctioning methods (tracheal, nasal, and oral). Respond to respiratory or cardiac emergencies by performing CPR and providing emergency airway care.
- Conduct arterial and capillary punctures, manage blood gas samples, and operate the Blood Gas analyzer.
- Assist in Pulmonary Rehabilitation by providing exercises and education to participants.
- Support outpatient clinic operations as needed, including scheduling sleep studies and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests, stress exercises, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, Holter monitoring, and cardiac event monitoring.
- Train clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy and EKG equipment.
- Contribute to the development and revision of policies and procedures, maintain quality assurance records, and manage equipment and supply orders.
Essential Qualifications
The candidate must be available to work the specified hours. Successful performance of essential job functions requires adequate visual acuity, effective communication skills, and the ability to hear and distinguish sounds. These qualifications represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not impose undue hardship on the organization.
Required Education, Licenses/Certifications, or Experience
- Active Respiratory Therapist license from the state of practice upon hire.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire, or
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire.
Preferred Education, Licenses/Certifications, or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Expectations and Standards
- Dedication to applying the organization's mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients, families, and the community.
- Promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Adhere to standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment, ensuring a productive workflow.
- Comply with safety regulations, laws, and standards relevant to the role, including those from CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. If you require assistance due to a disability while applying online, please reach out for support.