Casual Respiratory Therapist - St. John's

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood, MN. The role involves providing care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by assessing needs, implementing interventions, and ensuring patient welfare. Join a team committed to building relationships with the community and offering comprehensive care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Education requirement met with Associate’s Degree.
• Licenses include Respiratory Therapist License and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs and identifying expected outcomes.
• Implementing respiratory interventions based on care plan.
• Operating and maintaining all respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Interventions

Care Evaluation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our St. Johns Hospital location in Maplewood, MN.

The Respiratory Therapistis responsible forprovidingdiagnostic and therapeutic servicesas prescribed bya physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses,interprets,and intervenes asappropriate inthe care of neonatal, pediatric,adult,and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.

Schedule:This position will be working casual. 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 aRespiratory Therapist, you willbe responsible for:

• Assessingpatient needs andidentifiesexpected outcomes.
• ImplementingRespiratory interventions based on plan of care.
• Evaluatingcare and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Deliveringcare as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.

Operatingandmaintainingall 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

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status