Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Good Samaritan Society; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 39,261 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Grand Forks seeks a full time respiratory therapist to provide assessment, intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role involves conducting home visits, troubleshooting equipment, and working in a team with healthcare professionals.

Ideal candidates will possess an associate degree in respiratory care or nursing, hold necessary licensure, and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program or nursing required.
• Currently holds an RT or RN licensure in relevant states.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment and therapeutic intervention for cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Conduct patient home visits within a 50 mile radius.
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment and handle clinical issues.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic intervention

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care or nursing

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Computer for patient documentation

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Details

Facility: Grand Forks Equip

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Address: 2600 Demers Ave APT 103, Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

Pay Info: Pay only

Sign On Bonus: $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 years

This position is full time 40 hours a week working 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Rotating on‑call for 6 or 7 days every other month. On call may also land on a holiday, otherwise no regular scheduled weekends or holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Seeing patients
• Doing respiratory equipment set up
• Home visits
• Paperwork
• Patient charting
• Troubleshooting equipment
• Handling clinical issues for customers

Additional Work

We go to homes within a 50 mile radius outside of Grand Forks. There is potential to work in Thief River Falls once a week and travel to that location would be during business hours.

Job Summary

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

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 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

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.

Sanford has a drug free workplace policy. Accepted offers will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Sanford is an equal opportunity employer. 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 [e-mail].