What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Care Specialist position at Avera Health?
Company Overview:
Avera Health is a healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Our mission is to serve patients, their families, and our community with compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Salary:
Job Description:
Purpose of the Job:
As a Respiratory Therapist at Avera Health, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary disorders in neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive respiratory care services.
Main Responsibilities:
* Evaluate patients to receive, review, interpret, and administer prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests.
* Accurately document patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, as well as submit charges in an accurate and timely manner.
* Perform administration, set-up, titration, maintenance, evaluations, and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non-invasive ventilator management, and preparation and administration of respiratory medications.
* Ensure airway patency, including various means of suctioning, and attend to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care.
* Run venous, arterial, and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes, and lactic acid tests, and maintain and operate the Blood Gas analyzer.
Essential Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
* Active license in the state of practice
* Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Benefits:
Others:
Avera Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
Avera Health is a healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Our mission is to serve patients, their families, and our community with compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Salary:
The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $42.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.
Job Description:
Purpose of the Job:
As a Respiratory Therapist at Avera Health, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary disorders in neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive respiratory care services.
Main Responsibilities:
* Evaluate patients to receive, review, interpret, and administer prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests.
* Accurately document patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, as well as submit charges in an accurate and timely manner.
* Perform administration, set-up, titration, maintenance, evaluations, and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non-invasive ventilator management, and preparation and administration of respiratory medications.
* Ensure airway patency, including various means of suctioning, and attend to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care.
* Run venous, arterial, and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes, and lactic acid tests, and maintain and operate the Blood Gas analyzer.
Essential Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
* Active license in the state of practice
* Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Benefits:
Others:
Avera Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
Salary : $28 - $42
