**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 also provides you with the quality care you provide to 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:**

Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

**Responsibilities**

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

St. Alexius CHI is looking for a Full Time Respiratory Therapist to join the team!

To provide and coordinate high quality Respiratory Therapy upon the order of a licensed physician to promote the health and recovery of patients served by the St. Alexius Medical Center.The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high quality respiratory care through demonstration of knowledge and application of HHN, CPT, IPPB, CPAP, BiPAP, Apnea Monitoring, Aerosol Therapy, Medication Administration, Oxygen Therapy, Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation to patients in the alternative care setting. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will communicate when appropriate any concerns regarding care provided to those allied health professionals and physicians involved in the care of the patient.

**What You'll Do:**

Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Conduct phone calls to patients, referrals sources and physicians to coordinate patient care.

Complies with patient care and documentation procedures to ensure patient protection and safety.

Monitor patients for compliance with physician prescription and understanding of equipment and supplies.

Responsible for provision of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Update respiratory therapy job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Employ evidence-based practice. Integrate best research with clinical expertise and patient values for optimum care, and participate in learning and research activities to the extent feasible.

Actively participates in department meetings.

Performs basic and intensive respiratory therapies, including but are not limited to; aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, patient/family education, invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, patient transport, mechanical ventilation management, hemodynamic monitoring, airway management, capnography, rapid response team member, inhaled nitric oxide. Drawing, analyzing and reporting results from arterial, venous, capillary and spinal fluid samples for Point of Care testing.

Actively participates in daily patient rounds.

**Qualifications**

**Education:** Graduate of an accredited/AMA certified School of Respiratory Therapy. An Associate/Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.

**Licensure:** Licensed with the North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care.

**Experience:** Must complete phase I and phase II general respiratory therapy orientation to be considered. Must have completed Phase III Respiratory Therapy orientation in at least one of the following areas, as required for the area worked in by the Therapist: Pulmonary Function Lab, Sleep Center, ICU, NICU or Pulmonary Rehab to be considered a RT III.

**Pay Range**

$29.63 - $40.745 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.