RT Respiratory Therapist RRT CRT Full Time 10K

Vibra Healthcare•Fargo, ND

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibra Hospital of Fargo is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide efficient, quality-oriented patient care in accordance with the department's policies and procedures. The role includes setting up and operating respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease or illness, as well as supporting equipment maintenance, changes, and inventory. Vibra Hospital of Fargo is a 31-bed critical care hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. It provides acute care to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries, including people with medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wounds, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and needs for ventilator weaning. The hospital describes its environment as fast-paced and friendly, with opportunities to get to know patients and their families. Full-time employees may participate in a Clinical Career Ladder with Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert levels. Successful completion of levels makes participants eligible for pay increases. The posting also advertises a $10,000 bonus for full-time employees.

Requirements

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.
Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment.
Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor within six months of hire.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

One year of critical care and/or artificial airway and ventilator care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy and procedure manual.
Perform support activities, including equipment maintenance, changes, and inventory.
Set up and operate respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness.

Benefits

$10,000 bonus for full-time employees.
Clinical Career Ladder for full-time employees, with eligibility for pay increases after successful completion of Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert levels.
Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
Free prescription plans.
Dental and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Flexible spending plans.
401(k) matching.
Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, and other items.
Pet insurance.
Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
Work-life balance.