Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

Respiratory Care Specialist - RT or RN at Sanford Health.

Facility: Fargo Equip

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 3223 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $28.50 - $44.00

Pay Info: On Bonus Available!! $15,000/ 2 years - OR - $20,000/ 3 years

Position Type: Full time 40 hours a week (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM). No weekends or holidays required. On‑call required every 8th week. (After training period, employee may transition to 4‑10 hour shifts).

• Deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
• Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health and overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide education to promote preventative care, self‑management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life.
• Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use.
• Offer treatment suggestions based on analysis of the patient.
• Work with patients in home, hospital, and clinic environments depending on patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care, including home respiratory therapy.
• May be required to work on‑call shifts on a rotating basis.
• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications, and hazards involved in respiratory care, and knowledge of equipment utilized in the department.
• Demonstrate ability to use computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care.
• Complete orientations, competency validations, and other in‑service requirements as directed by the department and medical center.

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred (e.g., CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA).
• Currently holds Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where practice occurs and/or multistate licensure when applicable.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• If RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials through NBRC and maintain active status per NBRC requirements.
• If RN, must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).
• Active driver’s license required.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time‑off package

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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-0243475