Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN
About the role
Join our team of six Respiratory Therapists serving patients across the tri-state area. This full-time position is based in Sioux Falls with regular hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation.
Responsibilities
- Deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
- Assess and manage patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Deliver respiratory treatments per care plans.
- Educate patients on prevention and self-care.
- Evaluate patient status and equipment performance.
- Recommend therapy adjustments as needed.
- Provide care in home, hospital, and clinic settings.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care.
- Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
- Maintain expertise in respiratory procedures and equipment.
- Document care and collect data using electronic systems.
- Complete required training and competency validations.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Currently holds a Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.
- Licensed RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).
- Active Driver’s License is required.
Benefits
Sanford 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.
Pay
$28.50 - $44.00 per hour
Schedule
Full time, 36 weekly hours, 8 Hours - Day Shifts, Shifts: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation.
Skills
Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
Benefits
Sanford 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.
Pay
$28.50 - $44.00 per hour
Schedule
Full time, 36 weekly hours, 8 Hours - Day Shifts, Shifts: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation.
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