Respiratory Therapist, Registered or Certified

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Iron Mountain (MI); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Sanford Health in Iron Mountain, MI seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat and educate patients with cardiopulmonary and sleep disorders. The role involves conducting patient assessments, delivering therapeutic interventions and contributing to interdisciplinary care plans to improve cardiopulmonary health and quality of life.

You may participate in sleep-disordered breathing data management and ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program is required.
• Current NBRC RRT credential and CRT credential are required.
• Active state licensure and/or multi-state licensure privileges as needed.
• BLS certification is required; site-specific credentials may be required.

Responsabilités

• Assess, treat and educate patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Provide therapies and monitor patient progress within care plans.

Formation

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC RRT credential

NBRC CRT credential

Respiratory Therapy licensure (state and/or multi-state)

BLS certification

Description du poste

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.

Careers With Purpose

• Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn
• Location: Iron Mountain, MI
• Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
• Shift: Varies
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 36.00
• Salary Range: $28.24 - $42.36
• Union Position: Yes

Department Details

• Start Times: 7am, 7pm or as assigned.
• Length of Shifts: 12 hours
• Weekend Rotation: Yes
• Holiday Rotation: Yes
• On-call Rotation: No

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.
• Must have Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

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].

Drug Free Workplace Policy

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.

Additional Information

Req Number: R-0254013

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No