Respiratory Therapist, Certified
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care services to patients across the Trinity Health Hospital Campus and Medical District in Minot, North Dakota, supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of respiratory conditions. The role performs therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures, including EKGs and pulmonary function testing, in accordance with clinical protocols and provider orders. Working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary care team, the therapist partners with nursing, physicians, and other clinical staff to deliver safe, coordinated, effective patient care. The position includes cross-training to additional clinical functions as needed and requires adaptability, communication, and shared responsibility. Through accurate assessment, technical expertise, and compassionate patient interaction, the therapist helps promote optimal respiratory function, patient comfort, and positive clinical outcomes. Work is performed in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including acute care units, emergency areas, and diagnostic spaces. The therapist may encounter infectious diseases, respiratory irritants, bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and varying noise levels, and must follow PPE, infection-prevention, and safety procedures while managing fluctuating patient volumes and time-sensitive situations.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist by NBRC and licensed in North Dakota.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- Provide an official diploma or transcript from the school or university from which the degree was received.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, and move throughout patient care areas.
- Assist patients, move equipment, and handle supplies, which may require moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Have adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to read monitors, perform procedures, and respond quickly in clinical situations.
- Adhere to PPE use, infection-prevention protocols, and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory care treatments, therapies, and assessments in accordance with physician orders, clinical guidelines, and departmental protocols.
- Conduct EKGs and pulmonary function tests, ensuring accurate data collection and proper equipment operation.
- Monitor patient responses to respiratory interventions and communicate significant findings to the care team to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Document assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other clinical staff to support coordinated patient care and respiratory management plans.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas to ensure readiness, safety, and compliance with infection-prevention standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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