Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

Fargo, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating shifts including every other weekend and holidays; 8- and 12-hour shifts available. Weekend and straight night status will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocol-driven care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across NICU, PICU, and adult populations
• Manage ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy, including high-frequency ventilation (Jet & HFOV), nitric oxide administration, and care for micro-preemies in a Level 4 NICU
• Conduct arterial punctures and blood gas analysis, medication delivery, and airway clearance procedures
• Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy changes, decannulation, and high-risk deliveries
• Participate in emergency response teams, ICU rounds, and intra-hospital patient transport
• Utilize a broad range of respiratory equipment including Hamilton G5 & C1, Bunnell HFJV, 3100 A & B HFOV, Infant Flow SiPAP, Bubble CPAP, Aerogen, and Epic documentation systems

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapist experience, with specialization in NICU and/or PICU
• RRT (NBRC) required; CRT will be considered
• BLS (AHA) required
• NRP (AHA) required
• PALS (AHA) required
• North Dakota state license (NDSBRC) required or willingness to apply within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Level 4 NICU experience including high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and care for gestational ages 22 weeks and above
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification
• Combined NICU and PICU experience; adult general floor experience is also beneficial
• Familiarity with home ventilators (Trilogy, Astral, Vivo) and POC devices such as Radiometer ABL90 Flex and EPOC
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt quickly to changes in patient condition in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, well-staffed respiratory therapy team across a high-acuity campus featuring a Level 4 NICU, adult ICU, PICU, and a comprehensive Family Birth Center, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Structured orientation program including lab training with RT education staff and preceptor shifts to support a smooth transition into the role