Respiratory Therapist, Registered - Disease Management - FT

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift :

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Salary Range : $28.50 - $44.00

Union Position : No

Department Details

Summary

Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We’re seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients.

Job Description

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.
• We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.

You Belong at Sanford :

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

Qualifications

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.

Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and / or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.