Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fargo, ND
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating

RRT - Adult

Rotating 12 hour shifts 7-7, every other weekend. Extra shifts available to pick up.

MUST Have: 
Min 2 years recent respiratory therapy experience
Strong background in working with ICU patients
Strong background in working with ER patients
RRT - NBRC certification
BLS - AHA
Experience working in a facility with 300+ beds
Able to work in a very fast paced environment
ND state license, or willing to apply for it within 72 hours of acceptance of offer
 

General job duties.  Types of procedures required.  
Job Description Summary:  The scope of work for a Respiratory Therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. 
Job Description:  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. 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.

Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. 
Epic computerized charting, Acudose medication cabinet, Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, CoughAssist, Vest, IPV AutoPAP, Radiometer ABL90, Aerogen, Trilogy/Astrel, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Radiometer TCM.

Required skills and minimum years of experience.    
Two years of minimum experience.  We would be interested in an RT that could work in a number of areas or specialized in NICU, PICU or adult ICU.

Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. 
ND license. BLS - AHA required. ACLS - AHA and PALS - AHA preferred

Shift or schedule requirements.
Rotating shifts, every other weekend, holidays with 8 & 12 hour shifts. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts.

Floating to other units/departments. 
Inpatient respiratory therapy care. May float to other locations in Fargo as needed: Broadway, South University.

Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
RT creates assignments with a minute based system that pulls from our Epic program.  350+ at SMCF campus, 40 bed IV NICU, 8 bed Peds ICU, 24 beds Peds, 36 beds Adult ICU, 28 beds intermediate Adult ICU, 110 beds adult GF, 47 beds ER.

Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
Orientees complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with the unit RTs

Additional Comments:

Looking for a motivated individual who is able to work independently as well as within a team.  Ability to handle quick changes in patient condition, willing to help coworkers and ask for help when needed.  Communication skills are valuable as we are in constant communication with the healthcare team.

- All clinicians must badge in and out at facility
- Scrub Color: Gray

*MUST note in submission if clinician has ever worked for Sanford Health. If clinician previously worked with Sanford, they must have an end date 6 months prior to their submission date.*