Respiratory Therapist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36



Compensation:

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

*Sign on Bonus Available: $15,000/2 years or $20,000/3 years*



Union Position:

No



Department Details

This position is a full-time straight weekend nights role, scheduled 72-80 hours per pay period. The position will work 8 or 12-hour night shifts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On-call hours may be scheduled based on department needs. This schedule is designed as a dedicated weekend program and does not follow the standard rotating weekend requirements.
 
Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! 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:
- Shift Differential Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Continuing Education
- Growth and Development
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
- Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- STEMI Center
- Level 4 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

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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