Respiratory Therapy Assistant Avera Heart Hospital
- Avera
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Full Time
Location:**
Sioux Falls, SD
**Worker Type:**
PRN
**Work Shift:**
As Needed (United States of America)
Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!
**Position Highlights**
**Position Summary:**
Responsible to set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases as ordered by physicians. As a member of the patient-focused care team, the respiratory therapy assistant works collaboratively with a registered respiratory therapist to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care, maintaining the patients confidentiality at all times. In addition, the respiratory therapy assistant performs a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
**Work Schedule:** PRN- Scheduled as needed approximately 12 hrs./week. Flexible schedules to cover all shifts, weekends, and holidays, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
**Education/Experience:** Some college; currently enrolled in an A.M.A. approved school of Respiratory Therapy
**Licensure/Certification:** Respiratory Care temporary permit through the state of South Dakota upon hire; OR certified respiratory therapist (CRT) from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active in the state of South Dakota.
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at ....
Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Sioux Falls, SD
**Worker Type:**
PRN
**Work Shift:**
As Needed (United States of America)
Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!
**Position Highlights**
**Position Summary:**
Responsible to set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases as ordered by physicians. As a member of the patient-focused care team, the respiratory therapy assistant works collaboratively with a registered respiratory therapist to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care, maintaining the patients confidentiality at all times. In addition, the respiratory therapy assistant performs a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
**Work Schedule:** PRN- Scheduled as needed approximately 12 hrs./week. Flexible schedules to cover all shifts, weekends, and holidays, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
**Education/Experience:** Some college; currently enrolled in an A.M.A. approved school of Respiratory Therapy
**Licensure/Certification:** Respiratory Care temporary permit through the state of South Dakota upon hire; OR certified respiratory therapist (CRT) from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active in the state of South Dakota.
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at ....
Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Job ID: 482770226
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025
Want to find more Therapy opportunities?
Check out the 161,401 verified Therapy jobs on iHireTherapy
Similar Jobs
Sign Up for Job Alerts
