Respiratory Therapist
Altru Health System, Devils Lake, ND, United States
Location
Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301
Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patient assessments. The Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and appropriate education. This position identifies significant changes in patient’s condition and documents appropriately.
Essential Job Functions
Performs and documents evaluation and patient assessment which correlates to the patient diagnosis. Reviews medical records and care plans and modifies the plan of care based on patient’s progress.
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.
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 Applicable
Extreme 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
R7447
Benefits
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part‑time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO).
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Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301
Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patient assessments. The Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and appropriate education. This position identifies significant changes in patient’s condition and documents appropriately.
Essential Job Functions
Performs and documents evaluation and patient assessment which correlates to the patient diagnosis. Reviews medical records and care plans and modifies the plan of care based on patient’s progress.
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.
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 Applicable
Extreme 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
R7447
Benefits
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part‑time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO).
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