Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

12d•$30 - $44

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, provide therapeutic interventions for, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, sleep disorders, and related complications. The department serves a Level II Trauma Center and offers work across clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care. During orientation, therapists work in areas including NICU, PICU, and Adult ICU, then may choose a specialty area based on their interests and available openings. Potential specialty areas include Tobacco Education, Pulmonary Function, and Transport. The department describes itself as a family team environment, welcomes new graduates, offers opportunities for advancement, and provides reimbursement for certifications. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with shifts varying across days, evenings, nights, and weekends. The department details indicate 72–80 hours per pay period, night and weekend differentials, and no call requirement. Compensation is listed at $30.00–$44.00, with a sign-on bonus option of $20,000 for a two-year commitment.

Requirements

Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program, with at least an associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, hazards, and 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 through the NBRC, maintained in active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to obtain site-specific specialty credentials such as NRP, ACLS, or PALS.

Responsibilities

Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
Measure patients’ lung capacity to identify impairments.
Analyze patient results and offer diagnostic results and treatment suggestions.
Provide respiratory care across clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.
Use computers for patient documentation and data gathering to support quality care.
Complete required orientation, competency validations, and other department and hospital in-service training.