Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient RT - PRN
Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient RT - PRN
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We offer a competitive salary! 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:
Flexible Scheduling
Shift Differential Pay
Continuing Education
Growth and Development
Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
We have a comprehensive Stroke Center
STEMI Center
Level 3 NICU.
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.Job Description
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 selfmanagement enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. May provide education and data management relative to sleepdisordered 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 patients 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 inservicing as required by the department and hospital.
Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multistate 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 sitespecific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) etc.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
