Respiratory Therapist PRN
About The Position
As a Respiratory Therapist at CHI Williston Health, you will join an established team providing specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. The role includes providing breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. You will assess diverse patient needs, develop and carry out care plans, and provide calm, focused intervention in routine and emergent situations. CHI Williston Health is a Critical Access Hospital where care settings include the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, and outpatient treatment. The position supports patients of all ages and requires collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team. The organization describes its benefits as supporting team members’ well-being and work/life balance.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, 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.
- Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, urgency, composure under pressure, ability to anticipate outcomes, and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, evaluate symptoms, and determine appropriate respiratory care needs.
- Perform diagnostic testing and administer respiratory treatments according to physician orders and established treatment plans.
- Monitor, document, and communicate patient responses to therapy, including 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
