Avera
Healthcare
LeadRespiratoryTherapist
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“Lead Respiratory Therapist at Avera. Skills: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care, Team Leadership. Performing, evaluating and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures. Administering respiratory therapeutics”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance efficiency and quality of care
Industry & Context.
May be required to assist with out of house transports
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's, Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Active license in the state of practice Upon Hire, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire, visual acuity adequate to perform position duties, ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Nice to Have
Bachelor's, 1-3 years general respiratory therapist experience, critical care experience
What You'll Do.
evaluating and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures
Administering respiratory therapeutics
Assisting with the development of immediate and future goals and objectives for the unit
Assisting with the review and revision of operating policies and procedures
Reviewing the patient plan of care with the direct caregivers
Communicating frequently with the staff
Acting as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory Department
Assisting the Leader in developing and orientating staff
May be required to assist with out of house transports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Be part of a multidisciplinary team; Communicates frequently with the staff; Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members
Communication Scope
ability to communicate effectively with others; hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds; Communication
Process & Methodology
Assists with the development of immediate and future goals and objectives for the unit, Assists with the review and revision of operating policies and procedures
Full Job Description
**Location:** Avera St Mary's Hospital **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $30.75 - $46.25 **Position Highlights** Day shift; three 8 hour days and one 12 hour day M-Th **You Belong at Avera** **Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.** **A Brief Overview** Responsible for performing, evaluating and coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice, performing work in accordance with physician orders in the neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations in intermediate, intensive and emergency care areas. Serves as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory department and assists with orientation of new employees to the department. **What you will do ** * Assists with the development of immediate and future goals and objectives for the unit. * Assists with the review and revision of operating policies and procedures. * Reviews the patient plan of care with the direct caregivers to offer suggestions/interventions to enhance efficiency and quality of care. * Communicates frequently with the staff and reports feedback in a timely fashion to the Leader. * Acts as a resource to the employees in the Respiratory Department to answer questions and concerns. * Assists the Leader in developing and orientating staff. * Administers respiratory therapeutics according to Avera's Respiratory Care’s Scope of Practice including, but not limited to: CPT and PD aerosol therapy, MDI, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, O2 management, bronchoscopies, pneumongram, and ECG/holter monitoring set-up. * Demonstrates ability to provide respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and with respect to the patient’s rights to dignity and p
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