Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Perform assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary or sleep disorders to manage disease and complications. Provide patient education on preventative care and self-management to enhance overall quality of life.
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: 38
The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated complications.
Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
Respiratory therapists provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
Respiratory therapists provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life.
May provide education and data management relative to sleep-disordered breathing.
Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust therapy.
Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases.
Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.
Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Must obtain site-specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Requires an associate degree in Respiratory Care and active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Must hold current state licensure and BLS certification, with a requirement to obtain site-specific specialty credentials.
Market context
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