Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Confidential; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Weston, WI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat and educate patients with cardiopulmonary and sleep disorders, and to support interdisciplinary care plans that improve health and quality of life.

Qualifications include an accredited Respiratory Care degree (minimum associate), NBRC RRT, current state licensure, BLS, and site-specific credentials such as NRP/ACLS/PALS. Full-time with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program is required; minimum associate degree.
• NBRC RRT credentials and current licensure are required.
• BLS certification required; NRP/ACLS/PALS credentials encouraged as site credentials.
• Proficiency with computers for patient documentation and data gathering.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and sleep disorders.
• Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management and quality of life.
• Collect and analyze specimens to determine gas levels and monitor therapy.
• Adjust therapies based on interdisciplinary care plans and patient response.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current state licensure in practice state(s)

BLS certification

NRP/ACLS/PALS credentials

Job description

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package

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 or send an email to .

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.

Other Info

Req Number: R-

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No