Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Sanford Health•Dickinson, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is Full time 40 hours a week working the day shift M-F 8AM-5PM. There is rotating “on-call” for emergency life sustaining situations. Call is divided up amongst employees in Bismarck and very easy to switch days with co-workers. Sanford eQuip is very flexible for things like personal appointments, time-off, etc. Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Requirements

Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, 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).

Responsibilities

Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
Provide therapeutic interventions to impact cardiopulmonary and overall health status based on established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
Educate patients to promote preventative care, self-management, improved cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life.
Perform regular assessments of patients and the respiratory equipment they use.
Analyze patient data and offer treatment suggestions accordingly.
Work with patients in various settings, including home, hospital, and clinic environments, depending on individual needs.
Collaborate with a healthcare team including physicians, nurses, and other professionals to manage patient care, particularly in home respiratory therapy.
Assist with front office duties and equipment deliveries, as needed.