Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit 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.

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00***Sign-on Bonus available! $15000/2 year or $20000/3 year***

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Fargo Respiratory Therapists are part of the patient care team at three hospital campuses staffing over 100 RTs. We offer flexible scheduling and shift differential pay.

Inpatient Specialty Areas:
Adult Critical Care Trauma Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Center
Childrens Hospital Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Pediatrics PICU Level 4 NICU and Neonatal/Pediatric
Specialty Team Transport Team
Emergency Department Level 1 Trauma Center provides complete care for all aspects of injury from prevention to rehabilitation.
RT Education Orientation ongoing staff education preceptor program and affiliation with NDSU Respiratory Therapy programs.

Additionally RTs provide care in our Disease Management Pulmonary Diagnostics Bronchoscopy/Endoscopy and Pulmonary Rehab areas.

Summary

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! Were seeking a compassionate patient and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients.

Job Description

What you will do:

• Assess patients to prevent detect monitor and manage disease and complications.
• Measure patients 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.

You Belong at Sanford:

• Sign On bonus options available!
• Referral Bonuses
• Competitive Compensation
• Salary Increases
• Shift Differentials
• Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
• Flexible shift options
• Opportunities for advancement
• Excellent Health Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
• School Sponsorships

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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