Job Description
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: Broadway Hospital
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00
Department Details
Monday through Friday day shift, no holidays or weekends. The Pulmonary Diagnostic Respiratory Therapist primarily performs diagnostic tests. These tests can include spirometry, diffusion testing, lung volumes, airway resistance, respiratory muscle forces, bronchial provocation testing, asthma exercise testing, exhaled nitric oxide testing, cardiopulmonary stress testing, home oxygen evaluations, six minute walk tests, arterial blood gases and other tests that a doctor orders. In addition to testing patients, the PFL Respiratory Therapist may be asked to administer respiratory therapies and educate patients on the use of their medications and equipment. They must also be able to calibrate, clean and maintain diagnostic equipment and recognize when equipment malfunctions.
In addition to performing diagnostic tests, the Respiratory Therapist may be asked to administer respiratory therapies and educate patients on the use of their medications and equipment. They must also be able to calibrate, clean and maintain diagnostic equipment and recognize when equipment malfunctions. They spend most of their time performing noncritical testing. However, they must be prepared to respond during an emergency, such as by performing CPR. They may be asked to lead in-service trainings, be a student preceptor, help during new-employee orientation, prepare the next day's schedule and insure orders are in the patient's EMR.
The diagnostic test can include:
-Spirometry
-Diffusion testing
-Lung volumes
-Airway resistance
-Respiratory muscle forces
-Bronchial provocation testing
-Asthma exercise testing
-Exhaled nitric oxide testing
-Cardiopulmonary stress testing
-Home oxygen evaluations
-Six minute walk tests
-Arterial blood gases and other tests that a doctor orders
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We're seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients. What you will do:
Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.
Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.
You Belong at Sanford:
Sign On bonus options available!
Referral Bonuses
Competitive Compensation
Salary Increases
Shift Differentials
Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
Flexible shift options
Opportunities for advancement
Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance options
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
School Sponsorships
We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.
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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
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.
Req Number: R-0189757
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Work from home, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,
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