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Catholic Health Initiatives Respiratory Therapist Reg Traveler in Fargo, North Dakota
Overview
Work in the heart of #humankindess by joining our new Upper Midwest Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) Internal Travel Program!
As an Respiratory Therapist in our Travel Program throughout our Midwest locations at CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health, you will bring your clinical expertise to provide exceptional patient care across multiple units.
You’ll join an established team of Respiratory Therapists in our Upper Midwest Travel Float Pool; RTs who share your passion in caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques, ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.
Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes.
The Upper Midwest Internal Travel Program is a skilled workforce pool of CHI Health clinicians who take temporary assignments throughout 29 hospitals across the Midwest Division, in North Dakota, Minnesota, and occasionally in Nebraska and Iowa. The 6-12 week assignments will be based on patient need with our travelers going where staff is needed most. The Midwest Internal Travel Program allows us to respond more quickly to the greatest areas of need with qualified clinicians who know our policies, procedures, and core values.
If you’re a passionate RRT ready to join an organization centered in humankindness, apply with CHI today!
*Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus*
*May be eligible for up to $10,000 in Educational Assistance*
*Travel Differential, Housing Stipend and a $10,000 SignOn Bonus to new hires who meet the requirements*
Benefits:
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance and more!
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs
Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control
Qualifications
Graduate of an AMA approved program of Respiratory Therapy.
Licensed in the State of Minnesota and/or North Dakota with a Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Certified (CRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)) and obtained Registry (RRT by the NBRC) within 1 year of hire date or current Registry (RRT) by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Health care Providers.
ACLS or ACLS instructor certification is required within three (3) months of hire date. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
PALS (Pediatric Cardiac Life Support) or PALS instructor certification required within 6 months. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association-Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) completed within nine (9) months of hire.
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Pay Range
$22.89 - $33.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.