Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Sanford Health
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
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.
What you will do
- Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
- Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
- Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
- Work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.
Department Details
This position is 72-80 hours a pay period working shifts that vary between Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends. Night and Weekend differential included. No call required. During orientation you will work in a variety of areas including NICU, PICU, and Adult ICU. You will then have the opportunity to pick your specialty and work in that specific area that interests you most. If there are openings in Tobacco Education, Pulmonary Function, and Transport you can work in these areas as well and pick one of these as your specialties instead. We are a Level II Trauma Center and looking for someone who has confidence in their skills, but who is also willing to help wherever they can. This department has opportunities for advancement and offers reimbursements on certification. Will hire new grads.
Requirements
- Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by NBRC
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care
- Knowledge of equipment utilized in the department
- Ability to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering
- Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required
- Current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure privileges
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials through NBRC and maintain active status
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as NRP, ACLS, PALS
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Referral Bonuses
- Shift Differentials
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- School Sponsorships
- Certification Reimbursements
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.