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Job Description Summary: The scope of work for a Respiratory Therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
Job Description: Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Respiratory therapists provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Respiratory therapists provide education to promote preventative care, self management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust therapy. Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments. Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.
Epic computerized charting, Acudose medication cabinet, Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, CoughAssist, Vest, IPV AutoPAP, Radiometer ABL90, Aerogen, Trilogy/Astrel, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Radiometer TCM.
Required skills and minimum years of experience.
One year of minimum experience. We would be interested in an RT that is specialized in NICU level III and up in a fast paced 40 bed NICU and ability to work a combination of NICU/Adult or NICU/PICU/Adult General Floors. This Therapist would need to be able to handle a full NICU assignment with HFNC, NIV, conventional and high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, assist with intubations and attend high risk deliveries.
Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required.
Required BLS, ND license, NRP. ACLS, PALS preferred
Shift or schedule requirements.
12 hour shifts 7-7. Will not work alone, each shift has a charge in adult and children's along with 6-14 other RTs on a typical day. NICU is typically 2 RTs with a patient assignment, flex up or down with workload. Weekends required (every other or weekend status). Opportunity to pick up extra shifts.
Floating to other units/departments.
NICU: must be able to care for preterm infants 22 weeks and up in a level IV, 40-bed NICU.
PICU: must be able to care for pediatric patients up through high frequency ventilation. Peds is a 24-bed unit and PICU is an 8-bed unit/level II Pediatric Trauma. May float to the other campuses in Fargo; if needed.
Must be able to work independently, each shift has a charge in adult and children's along with 6-14 other RTs on a typical shift. NICU is typically 2 RTs with a patient assignment, flex up or down with workload. Peds/PICU is typically 1-2 RTs. Weekends required (every other or weekend status). Opportunity to pick up extra shifts.
Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
RT creates assignments with a minute based system that pulls from our Epic program. 350+ beds at Fargo campus, 40 bed IV NICU, 8 bed Peds ICU, 24 beds Peds, 36 beds Adult ICU, 28 beds intermediate Adult ICU, 110 beds adult GF, 47 beds ER.
Dress Code: Grey Scrubs
Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
Orientees complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with the unit RTs
Additional Comments:
Looking for a motivated individual who is able to work independently as well as within a team. Ability to handle quick changes in patient condition, willing to help coworkers and ask for help when needed. Communication skills are valuable as we are in constant communication with the healthcare team.
Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Description Summary: The scope of work for a Respiratory Therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.
Job Description: Respiratory therapists assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Respiratory therapists provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Respiratory therapists provide education to promote preventative care, self management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. Performs regular assessments of patients and the equipment they are using in order to adjust therapy. Collect and/or analyzes patients' blood and other specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures the patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments. Offers diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.
Epic computerized charting, Acudose medication cabinet, Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, Airvo, CoughAssist, Vest, IPV AutoPAP, Radiometer ABL90, Aerogen, Trilogy/Astrel, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Bunnell HFJV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Radiometer TCM.
Required skills and minimum years of experience.
One year of minimum experience. We would be interested in an RT that is specialized in NICU level III and up in a fast paced 40 bed NICU and ability to work a combination of NICU/Adult or NICU/PICU/Adult General Floors. This Therapist would need to be able to handle a full NICU assignment with HFNC, NIV, conventional and high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, assist with intubations and attend high risk deliveries.
Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required.
Required BLS, ND license, NRP. ACLS, PALS preferred
Shift or schedule requirements.
12 hour shifts 7-7. Will not work alone, each shift has a charge in adult and children's along with 6-14 other RTs on a typical day. NICU is typically 2 RTs with a patient assignment, flex up or down with workload. Weekends required (every other or weekend status). Opportunity to pick up extra shifts.
Floating to other units/departments.
NICU: must be able to care for preterm infants 22 weeks and up in a level IV, 40-bed NICU.
PICU: must be able to care for pediatric patients up through high frequency ventilation. Peds is a 24-bed unit and PICU is an 8-bed unit/level II Pediatric Trauma. May float to the other campuses in Fargo; if needed.
Must be able to work independently, each shift has a charge in adult and children's along with 6-14 other RTs on a typical shift. NICU is typically 2 RTs with a patient assignment, flex up or down with workload. Peds/PICU is typically 1-2 RTs. Weekends required (every other or weekend status). Opportunity to pick up extra shifts.
Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
RT creates assignments with a minute based system that pulls from our Epic program. 350+ beds at Fargo campus, 40 bed IV NICU, 8 bed Peds ICU, 24 beds Peds, 36 beds Adult ICU, 28 beds intermediate Adult ICU, 110 beds adult GF, 47 beds ER.
Dress Code: Grey Scrubs
Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
Orientees complete lab orientation with RT education staff and preceptor shifts with the unit RTs
Additional Comments:
Looking for a motivated individual who is able to work independently as well as within a team. Ability to handle quick changes in patient condition, willing to help coworkers and ask for help when needed. Communication skills are valuable as we are in constant communication with the healthcare team.
Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
