OverviewAs a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake, you’ll join an established team who share your passion in caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering efficient adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care with adult ventilator expertise including CPAP & Bipap in all areas.Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes.Additional skills needed for this role include excellent organizational and prioritization skills. The ability to work alone and capability of meeting the physical and emotional demand of the position. Proficient with computers and computer applications used in the healthcare setting, and the ability to demonstrate strong communication in written and spoken English.If you’re a passionate RRT ready to join an organization centered in humankindness, apply with CHI St. Alexius Health today!Benefits:While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, $10,000 sign-on incentive, relocation assistance, and more!About Us:CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902.Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs
Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of ND. (RESP-LIC:ND).
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pay Range$22.95 - $33.28 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
