Respiratory Therapist

$20,000 Sign On Bonus!

St. Alexius Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality, physician-ordered respiratory care. Join our collaborative team and play a critical role in promoting the health and recovery of patients across all age groups.

If you're passionate about evidence-based practice and thrive in a dynamic, patient-centered environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do:

• Deliver Expert Care: Perform a full spectrum of basic and intensive respiratory therapies, including aerosol therapy, oxygen administration, mechanical ventilation management (invasive and non-invasive), airway management, and diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas analysis).
• Assess & Intervene: Act as a physician extender, assessing, managing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Participate in rapid response teams and daily patient rounds.
• Educate & Support: Provide vital patient and family education on conditions, disease management techniques, and equipment use.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transitions of care and foster a strong team environment.
• Innovate & Improve: Actively participate in departmental meetings, integrate evidence-based practices, and contribute to ongoing learning and quality improvement initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited/AMA-certified School of Respiratory Therapy. (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Licensure: Current North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care license.
• Skills: Exceptional clinical judgment, strong communication skills, ability to manage high-stress situations calmly, and a commitment to patient respect, diversity, and confidentiality (HIPAA).

We are committed to providing life-enhancing, life-supporting quality care. Join us in making a real difference in our patients' lives!

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.