SD - Respiratory Therapist - Rapid City

Bestica•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist RRT at Monument Health, you will provide compassionate, patient-focused care as an essential member of a collaborative healthcare team. You will assess, treat, and care for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders and associated aspects of other systems. The role assumes primary responsibility for provider-ordered respiratory care modalities by initiating and conducting therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the scope of practice. Respiratory care includes observing, assessing, and monitoring patients’ signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, and physical responses to care. Specific duties may vary by facility and healthcare setting. The position requires working assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. The role is regular, full-time, and has a rotating shift.

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).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), required 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 of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation 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 additional data collection to evaluate patients’ respiratory status.
Develop, implement, and modify respiratory care treatment plans based on assessment, department policy and procedures, approved protocols, clinical pathways, referrals, and physician orders.
Perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including administering medical gases, humidification, aerosols and aerosol medications; postural drainage; bronchopulmonary hygiene; pulmonary function testing; hemodynamic and other physiologic monitoring; and specimen collection.
Manage mechanical ventilator support and other life-support methods, maintain artificial and natural airways, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 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 healthcare team members.
Perform complex procedures and use critical thinking 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 coworkers using appropriate interpersonal skills.
Provide care that respects age-specific and cultural diversity needs.
Participate in the orientation, mentorship, and education of personnel and students, and provide formal and informal learning opportunities.
Maintain required hospital and departmental education, competencies, certifications, and licensure.
Accept directives, maintain confidentiality, avoid discrimination, and uphold the Monument Health Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance, and professional ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned.