Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation:

Salary Range

$28.50 - $44.00 Union Position: No Department Details 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 Monday–Friday, 4- 9 hour day shifts. participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. Travel is required but not daily, with a home base in Sioux Falls and regular in-office training. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, experienced team while making a direct impact on patient care. We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing training, and a chance to grow your career in a meaningful way. Summary Deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Job Description

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. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.