Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to deliver assessment, therapy, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in home, hospital, and clinic settings.

You will work with a team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide home respiratory therapy, ventilator and oxygen support, and may participate in on-call rotations. Licensure in the state and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program is required.
• RN licensure in the state(s) of practice; multistate licensure is acceptable.
• BLS certification required; maintain department competencies.
• If licensed RT, NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT) as required.
• Licensed RNs must hold licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA nursing program credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to impact cardiopulmonary health and overall status.
• Educate to promote preventative care, self-management and quality of life.
• Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use.
• Work with patients in home, hospital and clinic environments depending on needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care.
• May be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis.
• Utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care.
• Complete orientations, competency validations and in-service trainings as required.

Skills

BLS certification

Multistate licensure

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

RN licensure in practice state(s)

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

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

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

Union Position

No

Department Details

Sanford Equip is looking for a Respiratory Care Specialist. The focus is to provide patients with medical equipment and support in the home environment specializing in respiratory services such as home oxygen, ventilators, PAP devices, and enteral feeding pumps. Those interested in this position should expect close teamwork with other Respiratory Care Specialists within the department to promote excellent patient care and a positive atmosphere.

Summary

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

Job Description

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

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