Respiratory Therapist PRN
About The Position
CHI Williston Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a Critical Access Hospital where the Respiratory Therapist works with an established respiratory therapy team. The role provides specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues, including breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. The therapist uses assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and carry out care plans, and provide focused interventions in routine and emergent situations. The position serves patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. It includes diagnostic testing, respiratory treatments, monitoring and documenting patient responses, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team. The therapist may also assist with onboarding, training, and competency development of respiratory care staff when qualified.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, upon hire, or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- North Dakota Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RESP-LIC:ND), upon hire.
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR), upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), upon hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), upon hire.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist with onboarding, training, and competency development of respiratory care staff when qualified.
Benefits
- Benefits that complement work/life balance.
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Education Level
Associate degree
