Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient RT - FT Straight Night Straight Weekend
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing
not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to
offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly
50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work
of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36. 00
Salary Range: $26.50 - $38.50
Pay Info: Sign On Bonus $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 year
commitment-
Department Details
This position is full time 72 hours a pay period working straight
night straight weekends. On call hours may be scheduled. All of our
new hires will start out every other weekend and then move to every
third at 1 year of service.
Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We
offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package! We have a
great clinical team approach at our 600 bed hospital where RT
driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations. We
have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from
general floors to critical care. We have the potential to work in
our neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical areas at our 3 campuses.
We have great management and friendly staff who is always willing
to help each other.
Our Respiratory Therapy Department Offers:
Job Summary
The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment,
therapeutic intervention and education for patients with
cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated
complications. Respiratory therapists assess individuals to
prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
Respiratory therapists provide therapeutic interventions to
directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health
status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care
plans. Respiratory therapists provide education to promote
preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health
and quality of life. May provide education and data management
relative to sleep-disordered breathing. Performs regular
assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order
to adjust therapy. Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and
other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and
other gases. Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if
there are any impairments. Offers diagnosis results and treatment
suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Qualifications
A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care
program is required; minimum associate degree or 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. Demonstrates the ability
and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient
documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete
orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as
required by the department and hospital.
Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of
practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as
required by position.
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to
maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call or
send an email to .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer
will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening
as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
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