SD - Respiratory Therapist - Rapid City

GlobalPoint HC•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Monument Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT to provide compassionate, patient-focused care to patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders and related conditions. The therapist assumes primary responsibility for provider-ordered respiratory care modalities, initiating and conducting therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. Care includes observing, assessing, and monitoring patients’ signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, and physical responses to respiratory care. The role is based in an acute inpatient setting. Specific duties may vary by facility and healthcare setting. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week and requires working the assigned schedules and hours determined by the department. The posting advertises a sign-on bonus of up to $40,000 for qualified candidates and a starting pay rate of $32.00–$40.00, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Associate degree in Health Sciences.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) certification from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform very heavy work: exerting over 25 pounds constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

Recognize signs and symptoms of emergencies and identify how best to support patients and families.
Prioritize patient safety and quality when applying respiratory interventions.
Review existing data, collect additional data, and recommend obtaining data to evaluate patients’ respiratory status.
Develop, implement, and modify respiratory care plans based on assessment, department policies and procedures, approved protocols, clinical pathways, referrals, and provider orders.
Initiate and conduct prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including administering medical gases, humidification, aerosols and aerosol medications; performing postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring, and other physiologic monitoring; and collecting blood and other diagnostic specimens.
Manage mechanical ventilator support and other life-support methods; maintain artificial and natural airways; initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures; and perform invasive and non-invasive procedures according to established standards.
Document necessary information in patient medical records and other forms, and communicate it to the healthcare team.
Perform complex procedures and apply critical-thinking skills when caring for critically ill patients.
Obtain, assemble, calibrate, and check equipment; identify and correct respiratory-care equipment malfunctions.
Work productively with patients, families, providers, and co-workers, respecting age-specific and cultural-diversity needs.
Participate in the orientation, mentorship, and education of personnel and students, and provide formal and informal learning opportunities to support safe, competent practice.
Follow directives, maintain confidentiality, avoid discrimination, and uphold Monument Health’s code of conduct, performance standards, and professional ethics.
Maintain all required hospital and departmental education, competencies, certifications, and licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.