Certified Respiratory Therapist
Job Summary
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
Essential Functions
- 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 that information to members of the health care team.
- Demonstrates the ability to serve patients and possesses the critical thinking skills required. Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists or providers, when necessary, to perform complex, critical care procedures.
- Obtains, assembles, calibrates, and checks necessary equipment. Uses problem solving to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment.
- Serves patients with regard to age specific/cultural diversity needs.
- Aids and participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students.
Required Additional Requirements
- Certification - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners;
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC);
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Preferred Education
Bachelors in Health Sciences
Physical Requirements
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Description
Seeks clinical resource guidance from senior therapists, when needed.
Specific job duties may vary based on facility and healthcare setting.
All other duties as assigned.
Job Category
Rehabilitation
Job Family
Respiratory Therapy
Shift
PRN
Employee Type
Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
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.