What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Specialist position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: Jamestown Equip
Location: Jamestown, ND
Address: 1023 10th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: 28.50 - 44.00
Department Details
Monday- Friday: 8:00-5:00
Routing call schedule
Job Summary
Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. 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).
Active Driver’s License is required.
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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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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.
Req Number: R-0214958
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
