Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$61K–$91K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Where You’ll Work
CHI Williston Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital, you will be exposed to the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, outpatient treatment, and so much more!
CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at CHI Williston Health, you will help patients across all age groups suffering from cardiopulmonary conditions receive high-quality, physician-ordered respiratory care so they can promote their health, recover effectively, and improve their overall well-being.
Every day you will perform a full spectrum of basic and intensive respiratory therapies, acting as a physician extender to assess, manage, and treat patients. You will be expected to deliver expert care including aerosol therapy, oxygen administration, mechanical ventilation management, and airway management; participate in rapid response teams and patient rounds; educate patients and families; and collaborate seamlessly with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly skilled and dedicated RRT with a passion for evidence-based practice and a talent for working in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.
- Deliver expert care by performing a full spectrum of basic and intensive respiratory therapies as ordered
- Act as a physician extender, assessing, managing, and treating patients with various cardiopulmonary conditions
- Provide vital patient and family education on conditions, disease management, and equipment use
Collaborate and communicate seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transitions of care
Actively participate in departmental meetings, integrating evidence-based practices, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives
We are offering a $20,000 employment incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements
Required
Graduate of an accredited/AMA-certified School of Respiratory Therapy (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred)
Current North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care license
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary conditions. Responsibilities include performing basic and intensive therapies, managing mechanical ventilation, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy and hold a current North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care license. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in North Dakota | 20 active | 3,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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