Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist, onsite in Marshfield, WI. Salary range $30.00 - $44.00 per hour. Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States. This role involves assessing patients with cardiopulmonary and sleep disorders, providing therapeutic interventions, and educating patients on preventative care and self-management. The therapist analyzes patient specimens and lung capacity to inform diagnosis and treatment suggestions.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

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).

Experience

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.

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

registered respiratory therapist

marshfield wi

full-time

varies shift

allied health

respiratory care

patient care

sanford health

About the employer

Marshfield Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.