Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care services to patients across the Trinity Health Hospital Campus and Medical District, supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of respiratory conditions. This role performs therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures, including EKGs and pulmonary function testing, while working in accordance with clinical protocols and provider orders. As part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team, the Therapist partners closely with nursing, physicians, and other clinical staff to deliver safe, coordinated, and effective patient care. The position functions within a supportive clinical environment that values adaptability, communication, and shared responsibility, including cross-training to additional clinical functions as needed. Through accurate assessment, technical expertise, and compassionate patient interaction, the Respiratory Therapist helps promote optimal respiratory function, patient comfort, and positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform respiratory care treatments, therapies, and assessments in accordance with physician orders, clinical guidelines, and departmental protocols.
• Conduct EKGs and pulmonary function tests, ensuring accurate data collection and proper equipment operation.
• Monitor patient responses to respiratory interventions and communicate significant findings to the care team to support timely clinical decision-making.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures clearly and accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other clinical staff to support coordinated patient care and respiratory management plans.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas to ensure readiness, safety, and compliance with infection-prevention standards.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must be Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Must be licensed Respiratory Therapist in ND.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire.

Educational Requirements:

• Official diploma or transcript from the school/university from where Degree was received.

Experience Requirements:

• None.

Special Skills or Training Requirements:

• None.

Physical Requirements:

The Respiratory Therapist is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout patient care areas to deliver treatments and perform assessments. The role involves assisting patients, moving equipment, and handling supplies, which may require moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for reading monitors, performing procedures, and responding quickly in clinical situations.

Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including acute care units, emergency areas, and diagnostic spaces. The therapist may encounter exposure to infectious diseases, respiratory irritants, bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and varying noise levels. The role requires strict adherence to PPE use, infection-prevention protocols, and safety procedures while managing fluctuating patient volumes and time-sensitive situations.