Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Sanford Health•Grand Forks, ND

7d•Hybrid

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 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Rotating on-call for 6 or 7 days every other month. On Call may also land on a holiday, otherwise no regular scheduled weekends or holidays required. The role requires delivering assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. The specialist will assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications, provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans, and provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. The specialist will perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use, offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient, and work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs. The role involves working as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy. May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis. Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department. Must demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Required to complete orientations, competency validations and other in-service as required by the department and medical center.

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.
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).
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

Seeing patients
Doing respiratory equipment set up
Home visits
Paperwork
Patient charting
Troubleshooting equipment
Handling clinical issues for customers
Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life.
Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use.
Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs.
Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy.
May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis.
Utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care.
Complete orientations, competency validations and other in-service as required by the department and medical center.