Respiratory Therapist

Anne Carlsen Center • Jamestown, ND

100d • Onsite

About The Position

Anne Carlsen Center is a nonprofit organization that has supported individuals in North Dakota with developmental disabilities or delays for 80 years. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to infants, children, and young adults with cardiorespiratory deficiencies and abnormalities. The role performs pulmonary assessments, testing, treatment, management, and care; maintains respiratory equipment and supplies during daily shifts; and consults with other staff. The therapist evaluates, modifies, and coordinates respiratory treatment plans, assesses equipment settings, makes adjustments and recommendations, and completes diagnostic respiratory testing. The position works with nursing staff and physicians to meet the respiratory and overall needs of the individuals served. This full-time position is located in Jamestown, North Dakota, with 40 hours per week across four to five days, flexible hours, and no weekends or holidays. It is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Current, unencumbered State of North Dakota license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience.
• BLS Certification.
• PALS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Experience with respiratory equipment such as CPT, suction, pulse oximeters, ventilators, HFNC, heated/cool mists, cough assist, CPAP/Bilevel, oxygen analyzers, end-tidal CO2 monitors, Bernoulli alarm system, concentrators, and nebulizers.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary assessments, testing techniques, treatment, management, control, and care for infants, pediatrics, and young adults with cardiorespiratory deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Assess and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies during daily shifts.
• Provide consultation to other staff regarding client care.
• Evaluate, modify, and coordinate respiratory treatment plans.
• Evaluate equipment settings, make adjustments, and provide recommendations as needed.
• Complete diagnostic respiratory testing for clients at Anne Carlsen Center.
• Work with nursing staff and physicians to meet individuals’ respiratory and overall needs.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive pay.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Aflac voluntary benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Special employee events.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Great working environment and the ability to strengthen the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed