Job Description
Responsibilities/Job Description Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy Float Team . Locations include University of MN Medical Center: East and West Bank Hospitals, Southdale Hosptial, Ridges Hospital, Northland Medical Center, Lakes Medical Center, St John's Hospital, and Woodwinds Hospital. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments. Schedule : This position will have a minimum of casual status. Casuals are required to work a minimum of 6 shifts each quarter/ 3 months. One shift must be a weekend. One holiday per year is required. Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for: Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes. Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care. Evaluating care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes. Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient. Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment Required Qualifications Education Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field License/Certification/Registration Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Exceptions include: New Graduates must complete their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 6 months of hire. Those with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must have 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting. Respiratory Therapists working at M Health Fairview Facilities - supplemented by defined contract staffing agency – temporary. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire Preferred Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field Experience At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting Qualifications: $43.65- $63.04 Hourly