Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rapid City, SD
PHP
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Overview: Respiratory Therapy Position

Location

• City: Rapid City, South Dakota
• Facility: Rapid City Hospital (Monument Health)
• Beds: 260-280

Job Description

• Patient Types:

  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Neonatal Critical Care
  • General inpatient respiratory care
• NICU Care: Must be prepared to care for NICU patients if required; NRP certification is necessary.

Required Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required; CRT may be considered based on experience.
• South Dakota RCP License (must be obtained prior to submission; processing takes approximately 30 days).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications are required. NRP is required if working in NICU.

Required Education

• Degree: Associate's Degree (AA)

Skills Required

• Experience in Critical Care and General Respiratory Care.

Support on the Unit

• Charge RT/Respiratory Clinical Specialist available 24/7.
• Supervisors, Manager, and Director support.

Charting System

• EPIC (required)
• Omnicell

Equipment Used

• Ventilators: Draeger V500, Savina 300, 3100A Oscillator, Hamilton C1/MRI
• ResMed APAP, CPAP, Bi-level
• Airvo2 High flow devices, Cough Assist, Incourage vest, ABL90 Blood gas machines, IPV, Praxair iNO

Floating

• RT coverage throughout the hospital and ED.
• No floating to other facilities unless specifically hired for that.

Orientation

• Orientation provided at Rapid City Hospital, Respiratory Care Department.

Scheduling

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.
• On-Call Requirements: Varies by facility/job requisition; home health call every other week.
• Holiday Expectations: Work required on holidays that fall within contract dates.
• Time Off Approval: Up to 7 days; must extend contract for full week off; no RTO during Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August).

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Pewter
• Parking: Free parking available.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Documentation

• Various documents including certifications, background checks, and immunization records are required for submission.