Respiratory Therapist (Registered) - St. Mary's Hospital

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Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital!!

$15,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for a$15,000 sign on bonus with a three-year commitment!
• Eligible for up to $10,000 student loan repayment
• May be eligible for relocation bonus

Job Summary

• Verifies physicians orders, performs patient assessments and establishes treatment scheduleand goals.
• Administer treatment and diagnostic tests (ECGs, EEGs, Stress Tests and PFTs) according to established department policies and procedures and assesses patients response to therapy.
• Makes recommendations to patients physician regarding their therapy.
• Assists with discharge planning and education of patients, families and other professionals.
• Documents appropriate data (patient assessments, therapy performed, patient responses,educational and discharge instructions.)
• Utilizes necessary documentation tool, i.e., log sheets, treatment cards, and computer logs to verify and record required information.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families and other professionals to promoteteam effort.

Education and/or Experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential issues by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of SD.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm, every 4th weekend/holiday/call; 72 hours 2 weeks.

Certification

• Current BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS certifications.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $25.00 - $37.75 per hour

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