Respiratory Care Specialist - Minot EQUIP - Part Time | Sanford Careers
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Facility:
Minot Equip
Location:
Minot, ND
Address:
116 1st St SW, Minot, ND 58701, USA
Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule:
Part time
Weekly Hours:
24.00
Salary Range:
$30.00 - $44.00
This position is part-time working 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. No regular scheduled weekends or holidays, unless on call. On-call would be required for emergency response that may include some weekends, evenings, and nights. Usually we get about 1-2 calls a month for emergency response equipment failure.
Duties:
- Go to patient's home and check in with them periodically
- Provide respiratory equipment education
- Set up at the store
- Discuss insurance with patients
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. We’re seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients. Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use. Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. Work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy. May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis. Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department. Demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Required to complete orientations, competency validations and other in-service as required by the department and medical center.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
- 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.
- 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 Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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