Respiratory Therapist -PRN/Part-time

West River Health Services; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West River Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide treatment, evaluation, and management for patients with respiratory or cardiovascular issues. Responsibilities include assessing patients, consulting with health professionals, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing.

Qualified candidates should have an Accredited CRT or RRT certification and current licensure in North Dakota. Although no prior experience is required, strong communication and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in ND.
• BLS certified; ACLS preferred.
• No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients.
• Consult with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care.
• Complete Quality Assurance for the RT Department.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Time management

Technical skills (O2, PFT's, EKG)

Education

Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Position Summary

Provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems. Respiratory Therapy practices under the direction of the physicians.

Excellence in Practice

• Accurately assess and monitor patients requiring RT treatments. Knowledgeable regarding RT medications and the expected outcomes and adverse reactions
• Documentation is complete: Assessment of lungs, treatment, evaluation, care plan, smoking cessation, equipment set-up, supplies and education
• Consults with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care as needed
• Technical skills: O2, PFT’s, EEG, EKG, BAT, UDT, Mist Tent Treatments and Ventilator
• Provide education to patients and families – good communication skills/informs other disciplines as appropriate
• Accurate charges – billing
• Evaluate equipment needs – send requests for faulty equipment. Informs CNO if equipment needed in next budgeted year
• Completes Quality Assurance for the RT Department and updates policy and procedure manual annually
• Complete assignments timely and with accuracy
• Good time management, able to prioritize and is available when needed

Education

Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Experience

No experience necessary.

License Requirements

Current licensure in ND. BLS certified, ACLS preferred.