Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Workplace Details Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.

Wage range: $28.12-$36.00 This full-time position(0.9 status) administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the physician's supervision and by prescription for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include: Utilize respiratory-driven protocol Management for ventilator and noninvasive ventilation Medications delivery, Bronchial hygiene, and Volume expansion therapy Smoking cessation and patient education Arterial blood draws (ABGs), Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Trauma Teams Attend all cesarean sections and/or high-risk deliveries Benefits Sandford Health Watertown offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Qualifications Must possess an Active license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care Program, Associates or Bachelors Certification in the American heart association’s BLS is required.

Certification in ACLS (RQI), PALS (RQI), and NRP within 6 months of hire. Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.