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Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00

Department Details

Level 1 Adult Trauma Center. Comprehensive Stroke Center. STEMI Center.

Schedule - variable shifts. Clinical and administration shifts. Every 4th weekend.

This focus of this position will be on adult patient units. Some of the responsibilities will be: new hire and ongoing orientation, precepting of new hires, blood gas competencies, Respiratory Charge meetings, assisting with Resident ventilator classes and assisting RT Managers with staff huddles

Job Summary

Professional registered respiratory therapist with expert knowledge and clinical skill who assists with overall operation of the respiratory therapy department to ensure quality and compliance of all policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies. Performs staff work in their area of expertise along with providing formal leadership and provide patient care to meet department needs.

Qualifications

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or the equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Must have two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a clinical role. 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. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patent documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in the 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 role specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc. within six months of hire into position and maintain credentials.

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-0199593
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No