Respiratory Therapist – Bemidji Medical Center – FT Straight Nights

Job title:

Respiratory Therapist – Bemidji Medical Center – FT Straight Nights

Company

Sanford Health

Job description

Create Your Career With Us!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: Bemidji Medical CenterLocation: Bemidji, MNAddress: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USAShift: 12 Hours – Night ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 36. 00Salary Range: $28.00 – $38.50Pay Info: Sign On Bonus: $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 year commitmentDepartment DetailsThis position is full time 72 hours a pay period working straight night shifts that will be 12 hour shifts. Every other weekend is required (with an occasional extra weekend off throughout the year). 3 holidays per year are required. No call required!Come and join this growing department! Looking for someone who is team-oriented and willing to learn and work with others within RT, Nursing, and Lab. Will work with a variety of patients and provide services to Med Surg, Ortho, PEDS and OB, ICU/Acute Rehab and Observation Rehab floors. Working in our smaller hospital allows you to really get to know other staff members and our leadership is very present and visible and willing to help.Job SummaryThe 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.QualificationsA 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.BenefitsSanford 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-0154357Job Function: Allied HealthFeatured: No

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Location

Bemidji, MN

Job date

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:54:34 GMT

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