Respiratory Care Specialist

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 :

10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Salary Range : $28.50 - $44.00-

• On Bonus Available!! $15000 / 2 years -OR- $20000 / 3 years

Union Position : No

Department Details

This position is full time 40 hours a week working Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM. No weekends or holidays required. On-call is required every 8th week. (

Sanford Equip is looking for a Respiratory Care Specialist. The focus is to provide patients with medical equipment and support in the home environment specializing in respiratory services such as home oxygen ventilators PAP devices and enteral feeding pumps. Those interested in this position should expect close teamwork with other Respiratory Care Specialists within the department to promote excellent patient care and a positive atmosphere.

Summary

Required to deliver assessment therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred including but not limited to Commission on CollegiateNursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and National League for NursingCommission 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 occurringand / or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains andsubsequently maintains required department specific competencies and a licensed RT must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentialsas attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRCcredentialing RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).Active Drivers License is required.

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

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Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 28 - 44