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Lead Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time, Night Shift

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Avera St Mary's Hospital Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) The pay range for this position is listed below. Day shift; Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. 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. Serves as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory department and assists with orientation of new employees to the department. Assists with the development of immediate and future goals and objectives for the unit. Assists with 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. Assists 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. 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. 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 Therapist - Licensing Board Active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: ~ Bachelor's ~1-3 years general respiratory therapist experience and critical care experience Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. 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. 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 or send an email to talent@avera.
Location:
Stanley County

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