NICU Respiratory Therapist
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Altru Hospital

Job Opportunity: Locum NICU Respiratory Therapist

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (NICU)
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform and document evaluations and patient assessments in the NICU.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and assist physicians.
• Deliver patient education, family teaching, and support tailored to patient and family needs.
• Identify significant changes in patient condition and take appropriate action; communicate with caregivers and document accordingly.
• Perform pain assessments and respond according to standard procedures.
• Complete all required documentation including order entry, EMR, medication charting, safety/incident reports, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Process patient charges and verify reports as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, assemble, and maintain respiratory equipment; tag equipment needing repair or maintenance and notify appropriate departments.
• Transport infants to/from referral health systems, providing high-quality critical care per organizational guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and organizational needs.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Dakota
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Recent Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year