Altru Health System·Grand Forks, North Dakota
The NICU Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing and documenting evaluations, patient assessments, and providing diagnostic and therapeutic treatment, along with appropriate patient and family education. This role also involves identifying significant changes in patient conditions, communicating pertinent information, and ensuring proper documentation and equipment maintenance.
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201
$32.19 - $48.28
Summary: **$15,000 Sign on Bonus**
$32.19-$48.28/hour ✔ PLUS up to $4.25/hour differential pay & shift pick up incentive! ✔ Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates ✔ Student Loan Repayment (up to $17,000) ✔ Career Advancement Program ✔A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match)
The NICU Respiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patient assessments. This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and appropriate education. The therapist identifies significant changes in patient's condition and documents appropriately.
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents appropriately.
Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure.
Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed.
Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check or repair and notified appropriate department and/or delivers equipment to them.
Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems. Provides high quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
• Preferred: New graduates obtain registry from National Board for Respiratory Care within 12 Months of Start Date (RRT)
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Reference ID: R5786
Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
Market context
Allied health imaging roles in North Dakota are often shaped by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and rural coverage settings, especially for candidates who can work across modalities or patient populations. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for accredited program graduates with RDMS, RVT, or ARRT registration, plus BLS within six weeks and NDMIRT licensure when working in the state. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your credentials and licensure status before applying.