Lead Respiratory Therapist

Position Highlights

Day shift; three 8 hour days and one 12 hour day M-Th
Work where you matter.

Responsible for

• Performing, evaluating and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice
• Performing work in accordance with physician orders in the neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in intermediate, intensive and emergency care areas
• Serving as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory department and assisting with orientation of new employees to the department

What you will do

• Aids in the development of immediate and future goals and objectives for the unit
• Aids in the review and revision of operating policies and procedures
• Reviews the patient plan of care with the direct caregivers to offer suggestions/interventions to enhance efficiency and quality of care
• Communicates frequently with the staff and reports feedback in a timely fashion to the Leader
• Acts as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory Department to answer questions and concerns
• Aids the Leader in developing and orientating staff
• Administers respiratory therapeutics according to Avera's Respiratory Care's Scope of Practice including, but not limited to: CPT and PD aerosol therapy, MDI, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, O2 management, bronchoscopies, pneumongram, and ECG/holter monitoring set-up
• 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
• May be required to assist with out of house transports

Required Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Active license in the state of practice
• 1-3 years general respiratory therapist experience and critical care experience

Expectations and Standards

• 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

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees