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.

Required Certifications

• Respiratory Therapist license (North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care) – prior to start date
• Respiratory Therapist license (Minnesota Board of Medical Practice) – within 6 months of start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 90 days of start date
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – within 90 days of start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 6 months of start date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within 6 months of start date

Additional Notes

• New graduates must obtain registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) within 12 months of start date.
• Must have NICU experience.

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; however, NICU experience is required.
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified.