Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Straight Weekends)

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Salary Range: 28.50 - 44.00 ***Sign- On Bonus Available!! $15,000/ 2 years OR $20,000/ 3 years

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package! We have a great clinical team approach at our 600 bed hospital where RT driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations. We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.  We have the potential to work in our neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical areas at our 3 campuses.  We have great management and friendly staff who is always willing to help each other.
 
Our Respiratory Therapy Department Offers:
- Sign-on Bonus
- Shift Differential Pay !!
- Continuing Education
- Growth and Development
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
- Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- STEMI Center
- Level 4 NICU

Summary

The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated complications.

Job Description

• Assess and manage patients to prevent, detect, and monitor cardiopulmonary disease and complications
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve cardiopulmonary and overall health
• Educate patients on prevention, self-management, and improving quality of life
• Support education and data management for sleep-disordered breathing
• Perform regular patient and equipment assessments to optimize therapy
• Collect and analyze blood and other specimens to evaluate gas levels
• Measure lung capacity and identify respiratory impairments
• Provide diagnostic insights and recommend treatment plans

Qualifications

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.

Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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