Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible to administer respiratory therapy according to the Respiratory Services Standards of Care and evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy and assure appropriate patient treatments.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Some College
• Currently enrolled in an A.M.A. approved school of Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory Care Practitioner Temporary Permit - Licensing Board active in the state of practice. Upon Hire
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to provide respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and with respect to the patient’s rights to dignity and privacy.
• Administers respiratory therapeutics according to Scope of Practice including, but not limited to: CPT & PD, aerosol therapy, MDI, IPPB, incentive spirometery, O2 management, pnuemogram set up, ECG/holter monitoring and pulmonary function screening.
• Provides airway management.
• Provides mechanical ventilator management.
• Performs arterial blood gas collection and analysis.
• Performs patient/family education and explains disease process to the patient, family and other caregivers when appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge and interaction of hemodynamic and pharmaceutical synergism that may effect the patient status and take appropriate steps to correct or notify appropriate person.

Benefits

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree