Respiratory Therapy Assistant | PRN

Respiratory Therapy Assistant | PRN at Avera Health summary: The Respiratory Therapy Assistant at Avera McKennan Hospital provides respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in a compassionate and respectful manner. Essential duties include administering respiratory therapies, managing ventilators, performing arterial blood gas analysis, and educating patients and families about respiratory processes. This PRN position requires effective communication and teamwork skills to support both patient care and the healthcare team. Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Position Highlights Varied Shifts, occas wknd; PRN (as needed) 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 Primarily responsible to administer respiratory therapy according to the Respiratory Services Standards of Care and evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy and assure appropriate patient treatments. What you will do Demonstrates ability to provide respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and with respect to the patient’s rights to dignity and privacy. Administers respiratory therapeutics according to Scope of Practice including, but not limited to: CPT & PD, aerosol therapy, MDI, IPPB, incentive spirometery, O2 management, pnuemogram set up, ECG/holter monitoring and pulmonary function screening.). Provides airway management. Provides mechanical ventilator management. Performs arterial blood gas collection and analysis. Performs patient/family education and explains disease process to the patient, family and other caregivers when appropriate. Maintains knowledge and interaction of hemodynamic and pharmaceutical synergism that may effect the patient status and take appropriate steps to correct or notify appropriate person. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Some College Currently enrolled in an A.M.A. approved school of Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Care Practitioner Temporary Permit - Licensing Board active in the state of practice. Upon Hire or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED Equivalent 1-3 years of experience Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org . Keywords: Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare, Patient Care, Therapeutic Treatments, Mechanical Ventilator Management, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Patient Education, Healthcare Team, Compassionate Care, PRN

Location: Hartford, SD, US

Posted Date: 5/18/2025