Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Straight Weekends)
About The Position
Sanford Health is seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care as part of a team of medical practitioners. The role is based at a 600-bed hospital and may involve work across clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care, with potential assignments in neonatal, pediatric, and adult care areas across three campuses. The hospital uses respiratory-therapist-driven protocols across patient populations and is a Level One Adult Trauma Center, Level Two Pediatric Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Center, and Level Four NICU. The position assesses patients to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications; measures lung capacity; and analyzes results to offer diagnoses and treatment suggestions. Therapists use respiratory-care equipment and computers for patient documentation and data gathering, and complete required orientation, competency validations, and in-service training. The scheduled work week is 36 hours, with a varying shift listed and a straight-weekend designation in the job title.
Requirements
- A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of respiratory-care procedures, indications, contraindications, and hazards.
- Knowledge of equipment used in the department.
- Ability and knowledge to use computers for patient documentation and data gathering.
- Current Respiratory Therapy licensure in the state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure privileges as required by the position.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials from the NBRC, maintained in active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Obtain site-specific specialty credentials as required, such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
- Measure patients’ lung capacity to determine whether impairments are present.
- Analyze patient results and offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions.
- Work across clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care, potentially including neonatal, pediatric, and adult care areas.
- Use respiratory-care equipment and computers for patient documentation and data gathering.
- Complete required orientations, competency validations, and in-service training.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus options: $10,000 for a two-year commitment or $15,000 for a three-year commitment.
- Referral bonuses.
- Competitive compensation and salary increases.
- Shift differentials.
- Flexible scheduling and shift options.
- Opportunities for advancement and growth and development.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Health Savings Account.
- Paid Time Off.
- Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- School sponsorships.
- Continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
