Respiratory Therapist Student

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: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation:

Salary Range

$15.00 - $23.00 Union Position: No Department Details Flexible scheduling to accommodate student schedules. Summary The Respiratory Therapist Student participates in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills to facilitate a smooth transition into a licensed role after graduation. This role assists students in finding an area of respiratory therapy practice that best fits their career goals, talents and interests. The student will be under supervision by an licensed professional in his/her specialty to strengthen clinical skill sets.

Job Description

The RT student would perform routine duties while being supervised by their preceptor. These duties would include, but not limited to: Nebulizer and MDI treatments, Drawing arterial blood gases, Setting patients up on invasive and noninvasive ventilation (Ventilators/CPAP/BiPAP), Incentive Spirometer instructs, Chest physiotherapy (via Metaneb, Aerobika, vest machine or manual CPT), Suctioning tracheostomy patients and those on ventilators, Assisting with intubation, CPR, Listening to breath sounds, Assisting in developing the patient respiratory treatment plan, Trach cares, Cleaning and setting up of RT equipment. Qualifications Must be a student enrolled in a respiratory therapy or polysomnography technology education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, its successor organization, or another nationally recognized accrediting organization. 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.