Respiratory Therapist - Sanford USD Medical Center - Full Time

Careers With Purpose


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.


Facility: Central Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 38.00
Salary Range: 28.50 - 44.00
Pay Info: Sign-on Bonus Available


Department Details


Highly encouraged to have your RRT at your start date.


This position is full time 76 hours a pay period working three 12 hour shifts each week and one 4 hour shift each pay period. Varying shifts that consist of days, evenings, nights and every third weekend.


 


Our department is fast paced, different everyday. We have the only free standing Children's hospital in the state. Once you have seniority there will be less weekends involved. Opportunity to do new things and challenge yourself.


 


Our inpatient RT's will work in a variety of areas including Adult Critical Care, NICU and PICU. RT’s are responsible for vent/BiPAP management, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, managing RT driven protocols and patient education.


Job 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.


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


You Belong at Sanford:


· Sign On bonus options available!


· Referral Bonuses


· Competitive Compensation


· Salary Increases


· Shift Differentials


· Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers


· Flexible shift options


· Opportunities for advancement


· Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance options


· Health Savings Account


· Paid Time Off


· Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan


· School Sponsorships


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.


Benefits


Sanford Health 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .


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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.


Req Number: R-0211575
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No