CHI Mercy Health Valley City·Valley City, North Dakota
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments. They are responsible for evaluating patients, developing care plans, and performing clinical procedures like endotracheal tube management.
Where You’ll Work CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy.
Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry.
Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community.
We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient.
We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RRTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues.
You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes.
Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.
Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan Provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/ surgical conditions Performing/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes Performing timely and accurate documentation with the idea of real time charting. Promoting continuous quality improvement Educating and counseling patients, family members, and caregivers Job Requirements Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program Six (6) to twelve (12) months’ experience in Respiratory Care or other related field Respiratory Therapy Practitioner: North Dakota Certified Respiratory Therapist Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the state of North Dakota Advanced Cardiac Life Support to be obtained within 30 Days of start date Pediatric Advanced Life Support to be obtained within 30 Days of start date
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and possess 6 to 12 months of relevant experience. Required certifications include North Dakota Respiratory Therapy Practitioner licensure, BLS, and the ability to obtain ACLS and PALS within 30 days.
Market context
Respiratory Therapist roles in North Dakota are often tied to hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings that need clinicians who can manage respiratory support and patient monitoring. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current licensure, BLS certification, and direct patient care experience, and the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm the listed education and licensure details match your credentials, since the summary includes an associate degree and Colorado licensure.
