Summary: Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota . We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ( $90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible ), vision, dental and much more!

Description: T he Respiratory Therapist is responsible for diagnostic evaluation, therapy and education of the patient, family and public. These activities are supported by education, research and administration.

Ability to perform the following diagnostic activities, including but are not limited to:

Acquiring and evaluating clinical data

Assessing the cardiopulmonary status of patients

Performing and assisting in the performance of prescribed diagnostic studies, such as obtaining blood gas samples and pulmonary function testing

Evaluating date to assess the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care

Establishing therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary disease

Participating in the development and modification of respiratory care plans

Performing case management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related diseases

Initiating prescribed respiratory care treatments/evaluations, evaluating and monitoring patient responses to such therapy, and modifying the prescribed therapy to achieve the desired therapeutic objectives

Providing patient and family education

Promoting cardiopulmonary wellness, disease prevention and disease management

Participating in life support activities as required and promoting evidence-based medicine, research and clinical practice guidelines

Requirements: Education / License:

Must currently hold an active unencumbered RT license within the State of South Dakota OR have a temporary permit allowing you to practice as an RT in the State of South Dakota OR have applied for a South Dakota RT licensure by endorsement OR are new graduate who is in the process of taking your RT exam.