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Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Sanford Equip is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to provide patients with medical equipment and support in their homes, specializing in respiratory services such as home oxygen, ventilators, PAP devices, and enteral feeding pumps. The role involves close teamwork with other Respiratory Care Specialists to promote excellent patient care and a positive atmosphere. The specialist assesses patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications, provides therapeutic interventions and education, and supports prevention, disease management, self-management, cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life. The position includes regular assessment of patients and their equipment, treatment suggestions based on patient analysis, and care in home, hospital, and clinic environments according to patient needs. The specialist works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care and home respiratory therapy. Rotating on-call shifts may be required.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or a degree in nursing.
  • Current Respiratory Therapy (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.
  • Active driver’s license.
  • For licensed RTs: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), maintained in active status according to NBRC requirements.
  • For licensed RNs: licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).
  • 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 for quality care.

Nice To Haves

  • Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including programs accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

Responsibilities

  • Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve cardiopulmonary and overall health according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
  • Educate patients to promote preventive care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life.
  • Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use.
  • Offer treatment suggestions based on analysis of the patient.
  • Work with patients in home, hospital, and clinic environments according to patient needs.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care and assist with home respiratory therapy.
  • Complete orientations, competency validations, and other required in-service training.
  • Work rotating on-call shifts when required.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for a two-year commitment or $20,000 for a three-year commitment.

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