Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Avera provides essential cardiopulmonary care through treatments and procedures, ensuring exceptional service to patients and aligning with the organization's compassionate values. With a commitment to teamwork, the role offers competitive pay and benefits including paid time off and options for free health insurance. Ideal candidates will have a recognized degree in respiratory care, state licensure, and be prepared to work 12-hour night shifts, contributing positively to patient outcomes.
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.
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