Respiratory Therapist | Avera Heart Hospital at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

  • Graduate of a program recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
  • Minimum of CRT certification requirements
  • Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Current BLS training
  • ACLS certification required within twelve months of employment
  • Minimum of 2 years acute care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the patient-focused care team to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care, maintaining the patient’s confidentiality at all times
  • Perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics to comprehensively serve patient needs
  • Assume, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance

Skills

Respiratory Care
CPAP
Ventilator Management
BLS
ACLS
Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics
Patient Specimen Testing
Quality Control

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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