Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Respiratory Therapist

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Pierre • Iowa • North Dakota • United States

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Salary

💰 $29 - $44 per hour

About the role

  • Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management of the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults
  • Evaluates patients to administer prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments
  • Accurately documents patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record
  • Initiates and implements respiratory care plans and interventions to ensure improved patient outcomes
  • Performs administration and management of respiratory medications and treatments
  • Attends to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care
  • Performs diagnostic testing through pulmonary function and cardiac monitoring

Requirements

  • Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
  • 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
  • Bachelor's 1-3 years
Benefits
  • $40,000 sign on bonus with 3 year commitment
  • Avera's Student Loan Repayment program available
  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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Hard Skills & Tools
patient assessmentrespiratory treatmentscardiopulmonary treatmentsrespiratory care plansadministration of respiratory medicationscardiopulmonary resuscitationemergency airway carediagnostic testingpulmonary function testingcardiac monitoring
Certifications
Respiratory Therapist LicenseCertified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)