Respiratory Care Specialist- RT -or- RN

  • 70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
  • SD, Sioux Falls
  • 9mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

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: $28.50 - $44.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our team of six Respiratory Therapists serving patients across the tri-state area. This full-time position is based in Sioux Falls with regular hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and participation in a shared after-hours and weekend on-call triage rotation. Travel is required but not daily, with a home base in Sioux Falls and regular in-office training.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, experienced team while making a direct impact on patient care. We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing training, and a chance to grow your career in a meaningful way.

Summary

Work includes instructing caregivers to properly use medical equipment in the home-ventilators, oxygen, cough assist, RAD, apnea monitors, and oximetry testing. Must be have outstanding customer service skills, a friendly, helpful attitude, and good problem solving skills. Will consider either a CRT, RRT or RN!

Job Description

  • Provide care in home, hospital, and clinic settings
  • Assess and manage patients with cardiopulmonary conditions
  • Deliver respiratory treatments per care plans
  • Educate patients on prevention and self-care
  • Evaluate patient status and equipment performance
  • Recommend therapy adjustments as needed
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care
  • Participate in on-call rotations as needed
  • Maintain expertise in respiratory procedures and equipment
  • Document care and collect data using electronic systems
  • Complete required training and competency validations

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). Active Driver’s License is required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


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