Senior Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

62d•$31 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We're seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients. What you will do: The Senior Respiratory Therapist will primarily function in the Charge RT role at the SMCF campus. They will serve as a department resource and lead for workflows and clinical expertise. This position will maintain Senior RT department minimums for education, certifications and scheduling. Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments. Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care. We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.

Requirements

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or the equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department.
The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patent documentation and data gathering for quality care.
Senior Therapists must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work independently in a variety of environments.
Senior Therapist must successfully complete additional training and competency validation in procedures that is in addition to the Respiratory Therapy role.
Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by positon.
Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Must obtain site specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.

Responsibilities

Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Function in the Charge RT role at the SMCF campus.
Serve as a department resource and lead for workflows and clinical expertise.
Maintain Senior RT department minimums for education, certifications and scheduling.