Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will perform treatments ranging from breathing techniques and nebulizers to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support, applying assessment and critical thinking daily.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate patient care, participate in onboarding and competency development

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy to be completed on hire
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy required or preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license for North Dakota (RESP-LIC:ND) upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) upon hire

Responsibilities

• Assess patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions to determine needs.
• Perform diagnostic testing and administer respiratory treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor and document patient responses to therapy and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients on treatments and technique for home care understanding.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to coordinate care and train staff when qualified.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Calm under pressure

Collaborative care

Education

Associates in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Care Practitioner: ND (RESP-LIC:ND)

BLS-CPR

ACLS

NRP

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will perform treatments ranging from breathing techniques and nebulizers to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support, applying assessment and critical thinking daily.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate patient care, participate in onboarding and competency development