Respiratory Care Assistant - Masonic

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant for The Masonic Children\'s Hospital to gain hands-on experience while you progress in your Respiratory Therapy program.

You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist to perform routine modalities, build competency, and contribute to patient care. The role may qualify for MN Dual Training Grant to help cover education costs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of or currently enrolled full-time in CoARC approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Must successfully graduate as scheduled, as defined by application at the time of hire.
• Must actively attempt credentialing exam within 60 days (about 2 months) of graduation.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy duties under the direct supervision of a licensed RT as assigned.
• Maintains, changes, and discontinues medical gas.
• Performs aerosol and humidity therapies.
• Administers routine airway clearance.
• Administers lung expansion therapies.
• Performs Bronchial drainage.
• Performs ABG (Arterial Blood Gases)
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides patients, families, and other providers in disease management education.
• Reviews patient\'s chart to make recommendations for Plan of care
• Performs spirometry
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with Respiratory Care staff and other Interprofessional team members.
• Strives to provide excellent customer service
• Use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you) with patient and families
• Listen and understand customer needs
• Uses error prevention skills

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

CoARC–approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Job Overview

The Masonic Children\'s Hospital has opened a Respiratory Care Assistant role! This is a great opportunity for any student currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program to gain knowledge, skills, and real-world practice during your program!

A person in this position would provide routine Respiratory Therapy modalities to patients as appropriate based on this student role and their competency level, this is a position that is considered a transitional role to the Respiratory Therapist while completing all necessary next steps to meeting the requirements of the Respiratory Therapist position. The RT Care Assistant would be required to show competency in Respiratory Therapy modalities prior to assuming RT role and will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist.

Respiratory Care Assistants may also be eligible for the MN Dual Training Grant to assist with educational costs while working in the role.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy duties under the direct supervision of a licensed RT as assigned, including but not limited to:
• Maintains, changes, and discontinues medical gas.
• Performs aerosol and humidity therapies.
• Administers routine airway clearance.
• Administers lung expansion therapies.
• Performs Bronchial drainage.
• Performs ABG (Arterial Blood Gases)
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides patients, families, and other providers in disease management education.
• Reviews patient\'s chart to make recommendations for Plan of care
• Performs spirometry
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with Respiratory Care staff and other Interprofessional team members.
• Strives to provide excellent customer service
• Use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you) with patient and families
• Listen and understand customer needs
• Uses error prevention skills

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of or currently enrolled full-time in CoARC approved program for Respiratory Therapy
• Must successfully graduate as scheduled, as defined by application at the time of hire
• Must actively attempt credentialing exam within 60 days (about 2 months) of graduation
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

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 foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An\'s pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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