Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilator Support

CHI Mercy Health Valley City; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our established team of RRTs delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will manage treatments from nebulizers to ventilator support, applying keen assessment skills and critical thinking to develop care plans.

The role requires urgent, calm decision-making and commitment to patient well-being. You will perform procedures including endotracheal tube management, document in real time,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program.
• BLS required by North Dakota; ACLS and PALS to be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• North Dakota Respiratory Therapy Practitioner license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommending a treatment plan.
• Provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/surgical conditions.
• Performing/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Performing timely and accurate documentation with real time charting.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Educating and counseling patients, family members, and caregivers.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Job description

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our established team of RRTs delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will manage treatments from nebulizers to ventilator support, applying keen assessment skills and critical thinking to develop care plans.

The role requires urgent, calm decision-making and commitment to patient well-being. You will perform procedures including endotracheal tube management, document in real time,