About this opportunity
Avera lists this Respiratory Therapist opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pierre, SD
nBrookings, SD
nSioux Falls, SD
nFargo, ND
nDes Moines, IA
nVermillion, SD
nBismarck, ND
nFull time
nR-
nLocation:
nAvera St Mary's Hospital
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nWork Shift:
nPay Range:
nThe pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
n$29.25 - $44.00
nPosition Highlights
nNEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!
nThis position is located at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota.
nThis position may be eligible for a $40,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment.
nSchedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts; days and nights. Includes rotating weekends/holidays.
nThis position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment program which helps pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principle balance faster.
nYou Belong at Avera
nBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
nA Brief Overview
nResponsible 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.
nWhat you will do
nnnEvaluates 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.
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nnEvaluates 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.
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nnPerforms 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.
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nnEnsures 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.
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nnPerforms 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.
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nnMay assist in Pulmonary Rehab by providing appropriate exercises and education to participants.
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nnMay assist in outpatient clinic as needed and may schedule sleep studies and obtains prior authorizations for the sleep studies when applicable.
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nnPerforms diagnostic testing through pulmonary function, stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, holter and cardiac event monitoring.
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nnInstructs clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and the use of the EKG equipment.
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nnAssists with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintenance of quality assurance reports and records, and maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies.
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n nEssential Qualifications
nThe 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.
nRequired Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnnRespiratory Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
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nnCertified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or
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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire
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n nPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnnBachelor's
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nn1-3 years
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n nExpectations and Standards
nnnCommitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
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nnPromote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
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nnUphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
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nnMaintain confidentiality.
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nnWork effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
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nnComply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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n nBenefits You Need & Then Some
nAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
nnnPTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
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nnUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
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nnCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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n nAvera 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 or send an email to .
nAt 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.
nThe 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 .
nAdditional Notices:
nFor TTY, dial 711
nAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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