Respiratory Therapist - Sanford USD Medical Center - Full Time

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Not specified

Job Description:

• 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.
• Ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.

Benefits:

• Sign On bonus options available.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Salary Increases.
• Shift Differentials.
• Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers.
• Flexible shift options.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan.
• School Sponsorships.

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).
• 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.
• 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.