• Respiratory Care Specialist- RT -or- RN

    Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD)


    Careers With Purpose

     

    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.

     

    **Facility:** 12th & Kiwanis

    **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD

    **Address:** 2710 W 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

    **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

    **Job Schedule:** Full time

    **Weekly Hours:** 40.00

    **Salary Range:** $28.50 - $44.00

    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.

    Job 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! 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.

    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 .

     

    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 [email protected] .

     

    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-0224406

    **Job Function:** Allied Health

    **Featured:** No