Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Sanford Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sanford Health as a Respiratory Therapist, contributing to patient care at one of the largest health systems in the U.S. This full-time position involves assessing patients, managing respiratory diseases, and working in various clinical settings. We offer competitive compensation, sign-on bonuses, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonuses

Referral bonuses

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Opportunities for advancement

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited respiratory care program required.
• Must have current state licensure and RRT credentials.
• Knowledge of respiratory care procedures and equipment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and manage respiratory diseases.
• Measure lung capacity and offer treatment suggestions.
• Work in various clinical areas including critical care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Disease management

Vent/BiPAP management

Bronchial hygiene

Patient education

Education

Degree in Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) credential

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) credential

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential

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:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

38 Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00*** Sign-on Bonus Available***

Union Position:

No

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.

Summary

Respiratory Therapist are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We’re seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients.

Job Description

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

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.

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

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].