Respiratory Care Specialist EMT

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist EMT to support the Respiratory Therapy team. You will assist patients with breathing difficulties and provide oxygen and therapies within the hospital setting.

The role requires EMT and BLS certifications, strong communication, and a patient‑centered approach. You will perform treatments, assist with equipment, document care in the EMR, and collaborate with the team to ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Must be EMT certified and BLS certified prior to start.
• Experience with respiratory therapies is preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and implements treatments for acute respiratory disorders.
• Administering treatments such as oxygen therapy, walking desaturation tests, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and assist the Respiratory Therapy team as needed.
• O2 rounds, disassembles, and cleans Respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure.
• Recognizing those patients that may require additional respiratory support at home prior to discharge. Identifying patient and family needs.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and reports to Respiratory Therapist
• Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, EMR, medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – ND BEDS

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – NREMT

Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $15.50 - $23.22

Summary:

The Respiratory Care Specialist EMT assists and supports the Respiratory Therapy team. Serves patients who have trouble breathing, and those who have asthma or other pulmonary ailments. Tasks include providing oxygen and therapies to patients within the hospital setting. Must have strong communication skills and desire to help others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses, plans, and implements treatments for acute respiratory disorders.

• Administering treatments such as oxygen therapy, walking desaturation tests, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and assist the Respiratory Therapy team as needed.

• O2 rounds, disassembles, and cleans Respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure.

• Recognizing those patients that may require additional respiratory support at home prior to discharge. Identifying patient and family needs.

• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and reports to Respiratory Therapist

• Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | North Dakota Board of Emergency Services | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start | Learning Management System

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8339

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)