Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a Respiratory Care Specialist who is a Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN). The role delivers assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or related complications. The specialist works with patients in home, hospital, and clinic environments according to their needs, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to support patient care, including home respiratory therapy. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 8-hour day shifts, 40 scheduled hours per week, and a rotating on-call schedule. The position requires knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, hazards, and departmental equipment. The specialist uses computers for patient documentation and data gathering and completes required orientations, competency validations, and in-service training.
Requirements
- Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or a degree in nursing.
- Current Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where practice occurs, or multistate licensure when applicable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For licensed RTs: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), maintained according to NBRC credentialing requirements.
- For licensed RNs: licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing.
- Active driver’s license.
- Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, hazards, and equipment used in the department.
- Knowledge required to use computers for patient documentation and data gathering.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
Responsibilities
- Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
- Provide therapeutic interventions that support cardiopulmonary and overall health in accordance with established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
- Educate patients to promote preventative care, self-management, cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life.
- Regularly assess patients and the equipment they use.
- Analyze patients’ conditions and offer treatment suggestions.
- Work with patients in their homes, hospitals, and clinics according to their needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to manage patient care, including assisting with home respiratory therapy.
- Participate in rotating on-call shifts as required.
- Use computers for patient documentation and data gathering.
- Complete orientations, competency validations, and other required in-service training.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
