Respiratory Therapist PRN

Catholic Health Initiatives; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues at CHI Williston Health in Williston, ND. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients across the lifespan, collaborating with physicians and the care team to implement effective care plans and provide education for patients and families.

This role emphasizes urgency, calm under pressure, and strong problem-solving in routine and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy required upon hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license (ND, RESP-LIC:ND) required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions to evaluate symptoms and determine appropriate respiratory care needs.
• Perform diagnostic testing and administer respiratory treatments per physician orders and established treatment plans.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient responses to therapy, including treatment effectiveness, tolerance, and compliance.
• Educate patients on respiratory treatments and techniques to support continued care and home therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care and assist with onboarding, training, and competency development of respiratory care staff when qualified.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Assess patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, evaluating symptoms and determining appropriate respiratory care needs.

• Perform diagnostic testing and administer respiratory treatments in accordance with physician orders and established treatment plans.

• Monitor, document, and communicate patient responses to therapy, including treatment effectiveness, tolerance, and compliance.

• Educate patients on respiratory treatments and techniques to support continued care and therapy at home.

• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care and assist with onboarding, training, and competency development of respiratory care staff when qualified.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates in Respiratory Therapy, upon hire or

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy and

• Respiratory Care Practitioner: ND (RESP-LIC:ND), upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR), upon hire and

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), upon hire and

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) upon hire.

Where You'll Work

CHI Williston Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital, you will be exposed to the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, outpatient treatment, and so much more!

CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Pay Range

$29.44 - $43.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.