Respiratory Care Specialist

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On bonus options

Referral Bonuses

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a respiratory care professional to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role supports care across home, hospital, and clinic environments and involves collaboration with a team of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.

The position requires an associate degree in respiratory care (or nursing), RT or RN licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care or nursing is required.
• Current RT or RN licensure in the practicing state(s) and/or multistate licensure as applicable.
• BLS certification is required and maintain required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to impact cardiopulmonary health and overall health per care plans.
• Educate to promote preventative care, self-management, and quality of life.
• Perform regular assessments of patients and equipment.
• Offer treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
• Work with patients in home, hospital, and clinic settings as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to manage patient care.

Skills

Cardio-respiratory care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Electronic health records

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

RN or RT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Union Position: No

Job Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Responsibilities

• 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 training as required by the department and medical center.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Company Culture & Commitment

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.