Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN
Sanford Health
Summary
Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
Job description
Summary
Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
Job Description
- 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.
Requirements
- Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.