Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, sleep disorders, and related complications. The therapist may work across clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care. During orientation, the role includes experience in areas such as NICU, PICU, and Adult ICU, after which the therapist may select an area of interest as a specialty. Depending on openings, specialty options may also include Tobacco Education, Pulmonary Function, and Transport. This Level II Trauma Center offers a family-oriented team environment and opportunities for advancement, including reimbursement for certifications. New graduates are welcome. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, or 72–80 hours per pay period, on shifts that vary across days, evenings, nights, and weekends. No call is required. Night and weekend differentials are included. The salary range is $30.00–$44.00, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus is available with a two-year commitment.

Requirements

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program; at least an associate degree or equivalent as defined by the NBRC.
Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, hazards, and the equipment used in the department.
Ability and knowledge to use computers for patient documentation and data gathering to support quality care.
Completion of required orientations, competency validations, and other department and hospital in-service training.
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.
Obtain site-specific specialty credentials as applicable, 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 diagnosis results and treatment suggestions.
Provide respiratory care across clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.
Educate patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, sleep disorders, or associated complications.