Respiratory Therapist RRT

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Respiratory Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Starting Pay Rate Range

$29.10 - $36.37

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It all begins with passion. As a Respiratory Therapist RRT at Monument Health, you’ll be recognized as a crucial part of the team, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You’ll experience a work culture focused on teamwork, professionalism, respect, and—most importantly—a career that transforms lives. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a Respiratory Therapist RRT, you will evaluate, treat, and provide care to patients with both acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, along with related issues in other systems. You will take primary responsibility for all provider-ordered respiratory care procedures, performing both therapeutic and diagnostic tasks within your scope of practice. Respiratory care involves observing, assessing, and monitoring the signs, symptoms, reactions, and overall physical responses of patients to the care being provided.

At Monument Health, our vision is to work as one team, listen actively, be inclusive, and show genuine care. We are committed to doing the right thing, every time. If this philosophy resonates with you, we would love for you to join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

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

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. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Respiratory Therapy

Shift

Employee Type

PRN10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.