Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Sanford Health
Summary
Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. We're seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist.
Job description
Summary
Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. We're seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist.
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 full time 72-80 hours a pay period. Most staff schedules consist of rotating 8 or 12 hour shifts with weekend requirements. On call hours may be scheduled. New hires start out every other weekend and then move to every third at 1 year of service. Work in a Level One Trauma Center with a great clinical team approach at a 600 bed hospital where RT driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations, with potential to work in neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical areas at 3 campuses.
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 for quality care
- 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, etc.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Shift Differential Pay
- Continuing Education
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonuses
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary Increases
- Flexible Scheduling
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- School Sponsorships
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.