Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistAs a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RRTs 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.Responsibilities:Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment planProvides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/ surgical conditionsPerforming/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubesPerforming timely and accurate documentation with the idea of real time charting.Promoting continuous quality improvementEducating and counseling patients, family members, and caregiversJob Requirements:Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education ProgramSix (6) to twelve (12) months' experience in Respiratory Care or other related fieldRespiratory Therapy Practitioner: North DakotaCertified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS) issued by the state of North DakotaAdvanced Cardiac Life Support to be obtained within 30 Days of start datePediatric Advanced Life Support to be obtained within 30 Days of start dateWhere You'll Work:CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we've progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades.Total Rewards:Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.