Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Marshfield Clinic; Rothschild (WI); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Zusammenfassung

Sanford Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Marsh Med Ctr Weston in Weston, WI. The role involves assessing and treating patients with cardiopulmonary and sleep disorders, providing education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include NBRC RRT credentials, state licensure, BLS, and an accredited Respiratory Care degree. The position offers full-time hours and a potential sign-on bonus depending on qualifications.

Qualifikationen

• A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program; NBRC-defined minimum.
• Knowledge of procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards in respiratory care; proficiency with equipment.
• Ability to use computers for patient documentation and data collection for quality care.
• Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing requirements.

Aufgaben

• Assess patients and provide therapeutic interventions for cardiopulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Educate patients to promote preventative care and self-management of health.
• Monitor and adjust therapies per interdisciplinary care plans.
• Collect and analyze blood gases and measure lung capacity to guide treatment.

Kenntnisse

RRT credentialing knowledge

BLS certification

Computer literacy for documentation

State licensure compliance

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC-RT/ RRT certification

Jobbeschreibung

Careers With Purpose 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: Marsh Med Ctr Weston Location: Weston, WI Address: 3400 Ministry Pkwy, Weston, WI 54476, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: 31.50 - 44.00 Pay Info: This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000!

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. Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Respiratory therapists provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Respiratory therapists provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. May provide education and data management relative to sleep-disordered breathing. Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust therapy. Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments. Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.

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

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