Account Executive, Respiratory Health - Des Moines, IA
Baxter InternationalSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
$58,560 – $87,696Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HospitalIndustries
Requirements
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice (Upon Hire)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (Upon Hire)
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts (6:00am-6:30pm and 6:00pm-6:30am), including days/evenings/nights/weekends
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients to receive, review, interpret, and administer prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests
- Accurately document patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, and submit charges accurately and timely
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and initiate/implement respiratory care plans and interventions in conjunction with the healthcare team
- Perform administration, set-up, titration, maintenance, evaluations, and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non-invasive ventilator management, and preparation/administration of respiratory medications
- Ensure airway patency, including various means of suctioning (tracheal, nasal, and oral)
- Attend and assist patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care
- Perform arterial and capillary punctures, run venous, arterial, and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes, and lactic acid tests, and maintain/operate the Blood Gas analyzer
- Assist in Pulmonary Rehab by providing appropriate exercises and education to participants
- Assist in outpatient clinic as needed, schedule sleep studies, and obtain prior authorizations for sleep studies
- Perform diagnostic testing including pulmonary function, stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, Holter, and cardiac event monitoring
- Instruct clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and EKG equipment
- Assist with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintenance of quality assurance reports and records, maintenance of equipment, and ordering of supplies
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the pay range for the Respiratory Therapist position?
The pay range is $28.00 - $42.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Is this Respiratory Therapist role remote or onsite?
This is an onsite position at Avera St Luke's Hospital with a rotating 12-hour schedule including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
What key skills are required for the Respiratory Therapist role?
Proficiency is required in patient assessment, respiratory care modalities including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, airway clearance, blood gas analysis, arterial punctures, and diagnostic testing like pulmonary function and EKGs.
What is the team environment like at Avera?
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, working where you matter.
What makes a strong candidate for this Respiratory Therapist position?
Strong candidates demonstrate proficiency across all respiratory care modalities, experience evaluating and implementing patient care plans, accurately documenting in electronic medical records, and performing procedures like ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and airway care.
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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