Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Avera provides exceptional care to patients through the administration of treatments under cardiopulmonary services standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and adherence to regulatory policies while nurturing a supportive work environment with competitive benefits. Joining Avera means being part of an award-winning health care team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career growth.
Join the team at Avera!
Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
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.
Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!
Position Highlights:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
- Options for Free Health Insurance!
- Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
- Be a part of a rewarding team.
Job Summary
- The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of all treatments which come under the department of cardiopulmonary services, according to approved department policies and procedures.
- Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
- Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.
Education and/or Experience
- Accredited Respiratory Care Program.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Registered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License for South Dakota required.
- BLS required.
- ACLS preferred.
- PALS preferred.
Work Schedule
- 12 hour night shifts, every third weekend, every third holiday; 72 hours every 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
What Makes Avera Special?
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