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Anne Carlsen Center
Jamestown, North Dakota

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All

Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve.

Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!

*Eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!*

  • Location: Jamestown, ND
  • Shift: 4-5 Days a Week, Flexible Hours (No Weekends or Holidays)
  • Job Schedule: Full Time
  • Weekly Hours: 40

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform pulmonary assessments, testing techniques, treatment, management, control, and care for infants, pediatrics and young adults with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiorespiratory systems. This position on their daily shift assesses and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies; and provides consultation to other staff in the care of these clients.

Qualifications

Education And/or Years’ Experience Required

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program

  • Possess a current, unencumbered license from the State of North Dakota, as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • One year of respiratory therapy experience
  • BLS Certification
  • PALS Certification
  • Valid drivers license

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Three Years Respiratory Therapy Experience

Experiences with respiratory equipment such as CPT, suction, pulse oximeters, ventilators, HFNC, heated/cool mists, cough assist, CPAP/Bilevel Oxygen analyzers, End tidal CO2 monitors, Bernoulli alarm system, concentrators, and nebulizers

Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope and Complexity)

This position assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability for evaluating, modifying and coordinating respiratory treatment plans; evaluating equipment settings, making adjustments and recommendations as needed; and for completing diagnostic respiratory testing to and for the clients at ACC.

The Respiratory Therapist will work with nursing staff and physician to best meet the respiratory and overall needs of the individuals served.

Benefits

Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life & Disability
  • 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Aflac Voluntary Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Special Employee Events
  • Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!

Employment with the Anne Carlsen Center is contingent upon passing our mandatory drug test, background checks, I-9 document verification, and compliance to our mandatory flu policy. Anne Carlsen is a drug-free, tobacco-free work environment.

Anne Carlsen is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist performs pulmonary assessments, testing, and treatment for infants, pediatrics, and young adults with cardiorespiratory deficiencies. They are responsible for maintaining respiratory equipment and coordinating treatment plans with nursing and physician staff.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator managementSuctioningPulse oximetryNebulizer administrationDiagnostic testingPatient careClinical consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Anne Carlsen Center a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,904 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,904 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Anne Carlsen Center

Individual and Family Services
Jamestown, North Dakota
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life & Disability
401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
Aflac Voluntary Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Jamestown

Typical market rent
$1,098/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.