Respiratory Care Specialist

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•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 full-time position is based in Sioux Falls with regular hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. While these represent the full range of coverage hours, you would only be scheduled to work four 9‑hour shifts. Travel is required but not daily, with a home base in Sioux Falls and regular in-office training. You'll work closely with patients and their families to provide education on respiratory therapy equipment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, experienced team while making a direct impact on patient care. We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing training, and a chance to grow your career in a meaningful way.

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

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
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.
Understand and education patients on home medical equipment including but not limited to: oxygen concentrators, home ventilators, cough assist devices, and enteral nutrition pumps.
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.
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.
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.