SponsoredLocal Contract Respiratory Therapist - $55 per hour
2024-04-23, Vibra Healthcare
Mandan, North Dakota
Respiratory Therapist
**Overview**
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
CHI St. Alexius Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. **We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**
+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ Flexible spending accounts
+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
+ Free Membership to Care.com
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
+ 457(b) Retirement Program and Matching 403(b) Retirement Program
+ Wellness Program
**Responsibilities**
St Alexius CHI is looking for a Full Time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team!
Under the direction of the Director and Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy, the Registered Therapist provides life support to patients, under the supervision of physician and by prescription.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Interviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health and psychosocial history.
+ Reads prescriptions, reviews patient information, and assesses patient condition, to administer respiratory therapy without posing a threat to self and others.
+ Observes, inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Orders repairs when needed.
+ Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment used in administration of respiratory therapy.
+ Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
+ Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
+ Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
+ Maintains patient’s charts that contain pertinent identifications and therapy information.
+ Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
+ Associate’s degree from accredited Respiratory Therapy training program.
**Qualifications**
+ Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
+ Current license as a Respiratory Therapist
**Pay Range**
$23.22 - $31.92 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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