Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 Compensation:

Salary Range: $30.00 - $44.00



 Union Position:

No

 Department Details

• Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM
• Rotating On Call Schedule
• Paid Holidays

Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Job Description

What you will do:

• •Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
• •Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
• •Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life.
• •Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use.
• •Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. Work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs.
• •Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy.
• •May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis.
• •Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department.
• •Demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care.
• •Required to complete orientations, competency validations and other in-service as required by the department and medical center.

Qualifications

Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate
• Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing
• Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

• Currently holds a Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice is occurring
• and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains and
• subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

• If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials
• as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC
• credentialing requirements.

Licensed RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).

Active Driver’s License is required.

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

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