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NICU Respiratory Therapist ($15,000 Sign-on Bonus)
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$83,835 / year median in North Dakota
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description:
Everything we do is underscored by a why- and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range:
$32.19- $48.
Summary:
- $15,000 Sign on Bonus
- Salary range: $32.19
- 48.28/hour
- PLUS up to $4.25/hour differential pay & shift pick up incentive!
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
- Student Loan Repayment (up to $17,000)
- Career Advancement Program
- A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match) 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, rotating shifts, Day 6:30 am
- 7:00 pm & Night 6:30 pm
- 7:00 am every other weekend & every other holiday.
Essential Job Functions:
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents appropriately. Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure. Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed. Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check or repair and notified appropriate department and/or delivers equipment to them. Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems. Provides high quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certification:
Respiratory Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Respiratory Therapist | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Within 6 Months of Start Date |Learning Management System Notes:
Preferred:
New graduates obtain registry from National Board for Respiratory Care within 12 Months of Start Date (RRT)Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.Physical Demands :
Sit:
Occasionally (5-33%)Stand:
Frequently (34-66%)Walk:
Frequently (34-66%)Stoop/Bend:
Frequently (34-66%)Reach:
Frequently (34-66%)Crawl:
Rarely (1-4%)Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
Occasionally (5-33%)Twist:
Frequently (34-66%)Handle/Finger/Feel:
Continuously (67-100%)See:
Continuously (67-100%)Hear:
Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
- Lift
- Floor to
Waist Level:
Medium (20-40 pounds)Carry:
Medium (20-40 pounds)Push/Pull:
Medium (20-40 pounds)Slide/Transfer:
Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:
Indoor:
Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor:
Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature:
Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions:
Professional Drivers:
Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers:
Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers :
Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers:
Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver Reference ID:
R5786 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community- including friends, family, and neighbors
- we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
- and part-time employees.