Monument Health
Location
Custer, South Dakota
Salary
$31 - $39 / HOUR
The Respiratory Therapist RRT will assess, treat, and care for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders, assuming primary responsibility for ordered respiratory care modalities by initiating and conducting therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. This includes managing mechanical ventilation, performing emergency procedures like CPR, and collecting diagnostic specimens.
Required education includes an Associate's in Health Sciences, along with certifications as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in South Dakota and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC, plus BLS certification within 60 days of hire. The role demands very heavy physical work, often exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, and involves possible exposure to radiation and infectious substances.
Essential Functions at Monument Health Acute Inpatient Locations: Recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency and readily identify how to best support patients/families. Focus on patient safety and quality when applying appropriate respiratory interventions. 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 the information to members of the health care team. Demonstrates the ability to perform complex procedures and the critical thinking skills required to serve critical patients. Obtains, assembles, calibrates, and checks necessary equipment. Uses problem solving to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, providers, and co-workers. Serves patients with regard to age specific/cultural diversity needs. Participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students. Provides formal and informal teaching/learning opportunities to assist personnel to achieve and maintain competence necessary for safe and effective practice. Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, upholds MH Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance, and ethical standards of the profession. Responsible for maintaining 100% of all hospital and departmental required and mandatory education, competencies, certifications, and licensure specific to areas they are assigned. Specific job duties may vary based on facility and healthcare setting. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required Education - Associates in Health Sciences Certification - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer. Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable. Preferred Education - Bachelors in Health Sciences Scheduling
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Rehabilitation Job Family Respiratory Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 50 Monument Health Custer Hospital Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.