Respiratory Therapist Jobs in South Dakota

PRIMARY LOCATION

Spearfish, SD USA

DEPARTMENT

Home Plus RC HME

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

40

STARTING PAY RATE RANGE

$28.74 - $35.92
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

JOB SUMMARY

Licensed by the South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, the Respiratory Care Practitioner/Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) principal duties are primarily in a home medical equipment (HME) environment. The RRT will assess, treat, and care for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders and associated aspects of other systems. The RRT assumes primary responsibility for ordered respiratory care modalities by initiating and conducting therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice and the assigned department’s scope of service. Respiratory care includes observing, assessing, and monitoring signs, symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general physical response of individuals to respiratory care.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions at Monument Home Medical Equipment locations:

• Oversees respiratory functions of Monument Home Medical Equipment.
• Oversees respiratory services by caregivers designated locations. Participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students. Provides formal and informal teaching/learning opportunities to assist personnel to achieve and maintain competence necessary for safe and effective practice.
• Responsible for RT paperwork and required documents at designated location within the designated time frame as evidenced by documentation and observation.
• Responsible for in-services on existing and new respiratory equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of respiratory/HME supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing respiratory equipment for customers, maintaining operation of equipment, filling processes, and assuring customer service at designated location.
• Assist Management with providing suggestions for the respiratory equipment budget.
• Assist Management with evaluation and recommendation of new types of equipment and services.
• Responsible for maintaining 100% of all hospital and departmental required and mandatory education, competencies, certifications, and licensure specific to areas they are assigned.
• Must be available to be scheduled as business needs require, Monday – Friday during business hours and rotate with team members to cover the on-call schedule.
• Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, upholds MH Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance, and ethical standards of the profession.
• All other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Education - Associates in Health Sciences

Certification - Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.

Preferred

Education - Bachelors in Health Sciences

Certification - Within 90 days of hire Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Wyoming Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

JOB CATEGORY

Rehabilitation

JOB FAMILY

Respiratory Therapy

SHIFT

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular

40 Monument Health Home Plus

Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.