Certified Respiratory Therapist

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

43d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist, you will assess, treat, and care for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders and associated aspects of other systems. The Certified Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for all provider ordered respiratory care modalities by initiating and conducting therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. Respiratory care includes observing, assessing, and monitoring signs, symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general physical response of individuals to respiratory care. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Requirements

Certification - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors in Health Sciences

Responsibilities

Reviews existing data, collects additional data, and recommends obtaining data to evaluate the respiratory status of patients.
Develops, implements, and modifies respiratory care treatment plans based on assessment of the cardiorespiratory system, department policy and procedure, physician-approved respiratory care protocols, clinical pathways, referrals and written, verbal, or telecommunicated orders of a physician.
Initiates and conducts prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as: administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosol medications, postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collects specimens of blood and other diagnostic specimens.
Manages mechanical ventilator support and other means of life support, maintains artificial and natural airways, initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures, performs invasive and non-invasive procedures following established standards.
Documents necessary information in the patient’s medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team.
Demonstrates the ability to serve patients and possesses the critical thinking skills required. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists or providers, when necessary, to perform complex, critical care procedures.
Obtains, assembles, calibrates, and checks necessary equipment. Uses problem solving to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists, when needed.
Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, providers, and co-workers. Serves patients with regard to age specific/cultural diversity needs.
Assists and participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students.
Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, and upholds MH Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance and ethical standards of the profession.
Specific job duties may vary based on facility and healthcare setting.
All other duties as assigned.