Respiratory Care Specialist - Grand Forks - FT Days

Sanford Bemidji • Remote (MN, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Respiratory Care Specialist - Grand Forks - FT Days

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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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $26.50 - $38.50

Sign On Bonus: $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 year commitment

Union Position: No

Department Details

This position will require travel to Thief River Falls, MN 3-4 days a week. This position is Full time 40 hours a week working 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Rotating on-call for 6 or 7 days every other month. On Call may also land on a holiday, otherwise no regular scheduled weekends or holidays required.

Duties:

Seeing patients
Doing respiratory equipment set up
Home visits
Paperwork
Patient charting
Troubleshooting equipment
Handling clinical issues for customers

We go to homes within a 50 mile radius outside of Thief River Falls or Grand Forks.

Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Job Description

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, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

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. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. 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). Based on facility needs, may require a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

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.

About Us

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries.

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