Respiratory Therapist
Dickinson, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - North Dakota (Dickinson)

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, rotating days (7a-7p) and nights (7p-7a)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call or standby call: No
• Orientation: 1 to 2 weeks depending on experience

Job Description

• Patient Population: All age ranges (neonates, pediatrics, adults)
• Work Areas: Emergency Room, inpatient units, some outpatient
• Duties: Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs), EKGs, and all respiratory therapy duties
• Equipment Used: PB980 ventilators, Hamilton C1 ventilators, V60 BiPAP
• EMR System: Meditech
• Independent Practice: Must be able to work independently; may be the only respiratory therapist in-house at times
• Intubation: Not required to intubate independently, only assist
• Supervision: No respiratory manager/supervisor/lead therapist on each shift; hospitalist or intensivist available 24/7

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: North Dakota Respiratory Therapy License required at time of submission
• Certifications:

  • Required: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (RRT preferred), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Information

• Fit Testing: Clinicians with facial hair must pass fit testing (3M Aura 1860 or 1870+). Failure to pass fit testing or inability to remove facial hair will result in contract cancellation.
• Dress Code: Black scrubs preferred but any color is acceptable
• Scheduling: No self-scheduling or block scheduling allowed
• Radius Rule: Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN within 50 miles at any affiliated facilities
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approved during contract