Respiratory Therapist
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System · Watertown, SD · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$28.12–$36/hrFull-time
Job Summary
Part-time(0.5 status) or PRN positions available. Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the physician's supervision and by prescription for inpatient and outpatient services.
Responsibilities
- Utilize respiratory-driven protocolManagement for ventilator and noninvasive ventilation
- Medications delivery, Bronchial hygiene, and Volume expansion therapy
- Smoking cessation and patient education
- Arterial blood draws (ABGs), Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Trauma Teams
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
- Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
- Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program for mental health, Education Loan Program, Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center.
Qualifications
- Must possess an Active license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care Program, Associates or Bachelors
- Certification in the American heart association’s BLS is required.
- Certification in ACLS (RQI), PALS (RQI), and NRP within 6 months of hire.
Pay
$28.12-$36.00
Schedule
Part-time(0.5 status) or PRN