CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

Respiratory Therapist

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will help to provide and coordinate high quality respiratory therapy upon the order of a licensed physician to promote the health and recovery of patients served by the St. Alexius Medical Center.

Every day you will perform basic respiratory therapies, including but are not limited to; aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, patient/family education, invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and patient transport. Drawing, analyzing and reporting results from arterial, venous, capillary and spinal fluid samples for Point of Care testing.

You will provide life-enhancing, life-supporting quality care to the elderly, adult, adolescent, children and infant patient populations.

Provide patient education on the proper use and maintenance of all home respiratory care equipment.

Conduct phone calls to patients, referrals sources and physicians to coordinate patient care.

Monitor patients for compliance with physician prescription and understanding of equipment and supplies.

Responsible for provision of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

$30,000 sign on bonus available to eligible candidates

Graduate of an accredited/AMA certified School of Respiratory Therapy. An Associate/Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.

Licensed with the North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care.

Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Alexius Health for many years to come.

Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

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. 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.