NICU Respiratory Therapist: Growth, Teamwork, Benefits

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist to perform evaluations and patient assessments, provide diagnostic and therapeutic care, and educate families.

The role emphasizes documentation, communication with care teams, and adherence to safety procedures while transporting infants and supporting the NICU team. A strong credentialing path and alignment with hospital guidelines are required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and ND state license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatments for NICU patients.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and procedures.
• Documents patient conditions, actions, and outcomes clearly.
• Performs pain assessments and acts per procedures.
• Maintains and disinfects respiratory equipment per SOPs.
• Transports infants to/from referral health systems when needed.
• Adheres to patient safety, documentation, and charge processes.

Education

RRT certification

Job description

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist to perform evaluations and patient assessments, provide diagnostic and therapeutic care, and educate families.

The role emphasizes documentation, communication with care teams, and adherence to safety procedures while transporting infants and supporting the NICU team. A strong credentialing path and alignment with hospital guidelines are required.