Job Description
Careers With Purpose
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 Med Ctr Fargo
Location:
Fargo, ND
Address:
5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift:
Varies
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
36.00
Salary Range:
28.50 - 44.00
Pay Info:
***Sign- On Bonus Available!! $15,000/ 2 years OR $20,000/ 3 years
Department Details
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:
Sign-on Bonus
Shift Differential Pay !!
Continuing Education
Growth and Development
Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
Comprehensive Stroke Center
STEMI Center
Level 4 NICU
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. Assess and manage patients to prevent, detect, and monitor cardiopulmonary disease and complications
Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve cardiopulmonary and overall health
Educate patients on prevention, self-management, and improving quality of life
Support education and data management for sleep-disordered breathing
Perform regular patient and equipment assessments to optimize therapy
Collect and analyze blood and other specimens to evaluate gas levels
Measure lung capacity and identify respiratory impairments
Provide diagnostic insights and recommend treatment plans
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
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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-0223690
Job Function:
Allied Health
Featured:
No
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Weekend work,