Lead - Respiratory Therapist

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Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to join the team!!

Position Highlights:

• Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Great employees are our best investment here at Avera! Let us help you keep growing while being a part of the Avera team!
• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist Lead is 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.

Education and/or Experience

• At least 3 years of general respiratory therapist experience and at least 3 years of critical care experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university preferred

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist in the State of South Dakota is required.  
• Registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.

Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts, every 3^rd weekend, every 3^rd holiday, occasional call; 72hrs/2wks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $27.50 - $41.50 per hour

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