Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Duties

• Seeing patients
• Doing respiratory equipment set up
• Performing home visits
• Completing paperwork
• Patient charting
• Troubleshooting equipment
• Handling clinical issues for customers

Requirements

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program
• Nationally accredited nursing degree preferred
• Current Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Multistate licensure if applicable
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials
• Licensed RNs must have BON licensure
• Active driver's license

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, and hazards
• Knowledge of department-specific equipment
• Ability to document patient care electronically
• Team player with ability to assist in managing patient care

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Pay

$28.50 - $44.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 years

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours a week, 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Rotating on-call for 6 or 7 days every other month. On Call may also land on a holiday, otherwise no regular scheduled weekends or holidays required.

Department Details

This position is Full time 40 hours a week working 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Rotating on-call for 6 or 7 days every other month. On Call may also land on a holiday, otherwise no regular scheduled weekends or holidays required.

Job Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use. Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. Work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy. May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis. Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department. Demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Required to complete orientations, competency validations and other in-service as required by the department and medical center.