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Respiratory Therapist

Avera Health

Blunt, SD
3 days ago
$28.00 - $42.00

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Job Description

Join Avera Health as a Respiratory Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in assessing and managing patients' respiratory needs across all age groups. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing health care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and administer respiratory treatments and tests
  • Document patient assessments and interventions in electronic medical records
  • Implement respiratory care plans and interventions
  • Ensure airway patency and perform emergency airway care
  • Conduct blood gas tests and maintain blood gas analyzers
  • Assist in Pulmonary Rehab and outpatient clinic tasks
  • Perform diagnostic testing and instruct clinical staff on equipment use
  • Update policies and maintain quality assurance records

Required Qualifications

  • Active state license as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-3 years of experience

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