What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Assistant position at Sanford Health?
**Careers With Purpose**
**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**
**Facility:** Central Patient Building
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
**Shift:** Varies
**Job Schedule:** PRN
**Weekly Hours:** Varies
**Starting Rate:** $20.50
**Job Summary**
Responsible for providing only those respiratory care modalities that they have demonstrated clinical competency in during their formal training. Will provide care for all patent populations and will generally only provide this care in the non-critical care units. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations. Must possess the skills necessary to assess the respiratory status of patents of all ages. Must understand and demonstrate proficiency in all respiratory care equipment used and therapies performed, and be able to learn and utilize new technology as the state of the art of respiratory care evolves.
**Qualifications**
Must be enrolled in an American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) endorsed program of Respiratory Care. Must have verification from the program of skills in which competency has been demonstrated. Must complete orientation and other competency validations and in-services as required by the department and hospital.
Must have a current applicable state license for Respiratory Care Practitioner.
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford 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-0227858
**Job Function:** Allied Health
**Featured:** No
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