Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Respiratory Therapist

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.

Facility: 12th Kiwanis

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

Sign-on Bonus Available!! - $15,000/ 2years -or- $20,000/ 3years

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 of MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. While these represent the full range of coverage hours, you would only be scheduled to work four 9?hour shifts. 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.

Job Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. Assess and manage patients with cardiopulmonary conditions Deliver respiratory treatments per care plans Educate patients on prevention and self-care Evaluate patient status and equipment performance Recommend therapy adjustments as needed Provide care in home, hospital, and clinic settings Collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care Participate in on-call rotations as needed Maintain expertise in respiratory procedures and equipment Document care and collect data using electronic systems Complete required training and competency validations

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 Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission 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 occurring and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. 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.

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.