Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

    Posted 1 day ago
    Fargo, ND · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Respiratory Therapist

    Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

    Job Description

    • Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We have a great clinical team approach at our 600 bed hospital where RT driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations.
    • We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.
    • Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
    • Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
    • Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.

    Requirements

    • 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.
    • 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.

    Benefits

    • Flexible scheduling
    • Sign-on bonus
    • Shift differential pay
    • Continuing education
    • Growth and development opportunities
    • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options
    • Health savings account
    • Paid time off
    • Company matched 401K retirement plan
    • School sponsorships

    Community Overview

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