Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Enterprise Float - FT

30 Nov 2024

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Facility: Remote ND (Central Time)

Location: City - Remote ND, ND

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Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40. 00

Job Summary Ready for a change? Sanford Health is looking for compassionate, responsible, and adaptable Travel Respiratory Therapists to join our growing Travel Team! This position comes with a premium compensation package starting at $42.50/hr, guaranteed full-time hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and PTO. In addition, we cover all costs associated with travel, lodging, and food. We offer 13 week assignments within Sanford s major markets Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, and Bemidji - as well as surrounding network facilities. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to travel 100% of the time on the job and must be willing and able to work in COVID positive environments across Sanford s footprint. The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated complications. Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Respiratory therapists provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Respiratory therapists provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. May provide education and data management relative to sleep-disordered breathing. Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust therapy. Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments. Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.

Qualifications 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. Demonstrates the 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.

Benefits 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, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordhealth.jobs/benefits . 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.

Job Function: Allied Health

Req Number: R-80550

Featured: No

  • ID: #23680429
  • State: North Dakota Fargo / moorhead 58126 Fargo / moorhead USA
  • City: Fargo / moorhead
  • Salary: TBD
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Showed: 2021-11-30
  • Deadline: 2022-01-25
  • Category: Et cetera