Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Autofill and Review
17 days ago

Job Description

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:

10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00 Sign-on Bonus Available

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our team of six Respiratory Therapists serving patients across the tri-state area. This full-time position is based in Sioux Falls with regular hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. Travel is required but not daily, with a home base in Sioux Falls and regular in-office training. You'll work closely with patients and their families to provide education on respiratory therapy equipment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, experienced team while making a direct impact on patient care. We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing training, and a chance to grow your career in a meaningful way.

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.

We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.

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 CollegiateNursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for NursingCommission 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 occurringand/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains andsubsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentialsas attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRCcredentialing 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. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSioux Falls, South Dakota

Skills

  • Academic Interventionunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Object Notation (BON)unmatched
  • CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displaysunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Diseaseunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Home Careunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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