SD - Respiratory Therapist - Rapid City
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an integral member of a healthcare team, providing compassionate, patient-focused care and contributing to teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. The role assesses, treats, and cares for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders, and initiates and conducts therapeutic and diagnostic procedures while ensuring quality and safety in respiratory interventions. The position requires evaluating patients’ respiratory status, developing and modifying treatment plans under physician-approved protocols, providing respiratory support and procedures, documenting care, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teammates. The Respiratory Therapist also helps educate and mentor new personnel and students and maintains required education, competencies, certifications, and licensure.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Health Sciences.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner certification in South Dakota.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- 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, frequently exerting significant force.
- Ability to work with possible exposure to radiation and infectious substances.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.
Responsibilities
- Recognize emergency signs and provide necessary support to patients and families.
- Evaluate respiratory status by reviewing existing data and collecting additional information.
- Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in accordance with physician-approved protocols.
- Initiate and conduct prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including administering medical gases and performing pulmonary function tests.
- Manage mechanical ventilator support and maintain airways, initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
- Document patient information in medical records and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate complex procedure skills and critical thinking in high-stakes situations.
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, and teammates to meet age-specific and cultural diversity needs.
- Participate in the education and mentorship of new personnel and students.
- Uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in all interactions.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory education, competencies, certifications, and licensure requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
