Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Straight Weekends)

Careers With Purpose 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: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: 28.50 - 44.00 Pay Info: Sign- On Bonus Available $15,000/ 2 years OR $20,000/ 3 years Department Details Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package! We have a great clinical team approach at our 600 bed hospital where RT driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations. We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care. We have the potential to work in our neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical areas at our 3 campuses. We have great management and friendly staff who is always willing to help each other. Our Respiratory Therapy Department Offers: - Sign-on Bonus - Shift Differential Pay - Continuing Education - Growth and Development - Level 1 Adult Trauma Center - Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center - Comprehensive Stroke Center - STEMI Center - Level 4 NICU 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. Assess and manage patients to prevent, detect, and monitor cardiopulmonary disease and complications Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve cardiopulmonary and overall health Educate patients on prevention, self-management, and improving quality of life Support education and data management for sleep-disordered breathing Perform regular patient and equipment assessments to optimize therapy Collect and analyze blood and other specimens to evaluate gas levels Measure lung capacity and identify respiratory impairments Provide diagnostic insights and recommend treatment plans 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. 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 . 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- or send an email to . 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- Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Senior-ILWU

Job Summary: Under direct and indirect supervision, and medical direction of physician section head, performs diagnostic, therapeutic, and biopsy ultrasound procedures. Essential Responsibilities: Performs ultrasound (US) studies and biopsy/aspiration procedures. Positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required. Selects proper transducer frequency for performance of study. Reviews orders, prepares schedules and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed. Recognizes electronic equipment limitations. Recognizes significance of all structures visualized sonographically. Determines artifacts as well as normal anatomy as appropriate for creating a comprehensive final study. Remains able to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to provide wider latitude of visualization. Collaborates with referring physicians to plan or arrange appropriate studies when needed. Maintains daily records of exams performed. Protocols orders from Protocol Worklist prior to releasing orders for scheduling. Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accruacy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS.) Assists with screening patients for contraindications to study or procedure. Prepares sterile fields; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains appropriate operational understanding of transducer/probe disinfectant devices. Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures. Assists radiologist during procedures; capturing specific images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection. Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the US systems and tranducers/probes. Post processes US images and prepares final Sonographer interpretation as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmitts images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system. Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately. Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure. Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure. Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed. Adheres to policy and manufacturer recommendations for operation and use of personal protection devices when operating disinfectant devices. Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations. Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned. Rotates between facilities and shares on call responsibilities for US service areas. Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding subsection operations as needed. Accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student technologists during their clinical assignments. Pursues ongoing continuing education; remains knowledgeable and current regarding technological advances in field of diagnostic medical sonography. Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2) years post-graduate sonography experience, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable. Education Completion of approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAAHEP; or one (1) year directly related experience. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support from American Heart Association Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Ultrasound experience in general, breast, vascular and obstetrics imaging. Certifications in Abdomen, Breast, Vascular and Obstetrics imaging by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ADRMS). Associates degree.