Avera Dells Area Health Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$29.25 - $44.00
Position Highlights
This is a great opportunity to expand your skills as a Respiratory Therapist.
Schedule: Coverage from 7am -5pm is needed which is handled by two staff members. On Call every 3rd weekend from Friday at 5pm to Monday at 7am.
A room is available to use while on call if you live outside of Dell Rapids.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief OverviewResponsible for the operation of the Cardiac/Pulmonary services. Trains nursing staff to provide respiratory services for patients. Is responsible for the Sleep Lab program, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, EKGs, Holter and event monitors, safety and Hospital Preparedness.
What you will do
- Provides Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pumonary Function tests, Holter Monitors, EKGs; assists with Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Stress tests, coordinates Planet Heart schedule, and provides for patient education for in home treatment and equipment as needed.
- Administers respiratory treatments according to provider orders and checked prior to administration and organizes daily respiratory care activities allowing for all therapies to be completed as well as additional routine duties.
- Maintains availability during an on call schedule with a response time of within 30 minutes when called and responds to emergencies, resuscitations, and new admissions as necessary.
- Cleans, sterilizes and maintains all equipment according to procedure manuals.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all therapies ordered.
- Initiates and monitors treatment of BiPAP/CPAP equipment per protocol.
- Develops, maintains, updates and revises Respiratory department policies and procedures.
- Serves as the Safety Officer.
- Collects and evaluates safety practice/hazard information; organizes and chairs committee meetings; conducts safety surveys and training programs for staff.
Essential QualificationsThe 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. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
- Basic Life Support Instructor - American Red Cross Upon Hire
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 You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
