SD - Respiratory Therapist - Rapid City
SD - Respiratory Therapist - Rapid City
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Job Description
Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Respiratory Therapist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Location: Rapid City SD 57703
Assignment Start Date: 11/1/2024
Shift: Days Full Time
Salary range: $55000.00 to $83000.00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency and readily identify how to best support patients/families.
- Focus on patient safety and quality when applying appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Reviews existing data collects additional data and recommends obtaining data to evaluate the respiratory status of patients.
- Develops implements and modifies respiratory care treatment plans based on an assessment of the cardiorespiratory system department policy and procedure physicianapproved respiratory care protocols clinical pathways referrals and written verbal or telecommunicated orders of a physician.
- Initiates and conducts prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as: administering medical gases humidification and aerosols aerosol medications postural drainage bronchopulmonary hygiene pulmonary function testing hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collects specimens of blood and other diagnostic specimens.
- Manages mechanical ventilator support and other means of life support maintains artificial and natural airways initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency procedures and performs invasive and noninvasive procedures following established standards.
- Documents necessary information in the patients medical record and on other forms and communicates the information to members of the health care team.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform complex procedures and the critical thinking skills required to serve critical patients.
- Obtains assembles calibrates and checks necessary equipment.
- Uses problemsolving to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment.
- Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients families providers and coworkers.
- Serves patients with agespecific/cultural diversity needs.
- 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 the competence necessary for safe and effective practice.
- Accepts directives maintains confidentiality does not discriminate upholds MH Code of Conduct Standards of Performance and ethical standards of the profession.
- Responsible for maintaining 100% of all hospital and departmental required and mandatory education competencies certifications and licensure specific to areas they are assigned.
- Specific job duties may vary based on the facility and healthcare setting.
- All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
Experience:
- Previous experience preferred
Education:
- Associate in Health Sciences is required
- Bachelor in Health Sciences preferred
Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:
- 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)
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Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.
Employment Type
Full Time
