Respiratory Therapist, Registered
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Marshfield Clinic is hiring a Respiratory Therapist, Registered. A Respiratory Therapist assesses, therapeutically intervenes, and educates patients with cardiopulmonary and/or sleep disorders. This role involves preventing, detecting, monitoring, and managing diseases and complications, providing therapeutic interventions, and educating patients on preventative care and self-management. The therapist also performs regular assessments of patients and equipment, analyzes specimens, and measures lung capacity to offer diagnoses and treatment suggestions.
Key focus areas include Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications, Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, and Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life.
Successful candidates bring Degree In Respiratory Care From An Accredited Program, Associate Degree Or Equivalent As Defined By NBRC, and Thorough Knowledge Of Respiratory Care Procedures. Important skills include Patient Assessment, Therapeutic Intervention, Patient Education, Data Management, Computer Utilization, and Patient Documentation.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake Location: Rice Lake, WI Address: 1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: 31.50 - 44.00
Job Summary
The 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.
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.
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 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-0253767 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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