Respiratory Therapist

Ridgeview; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to implement respiratory care treatments and procedures. The role involves monitoring patients, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join a team committed to high-quality patient care and benefit from competitive compensation and sign-on bonuses.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic administration of medical oxygen and respiratory medications.
• Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains natural airways.
• Documents patient data in accordance with policy requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

RT equipment

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Base pay range

$36.92/hr - $50.29/hr

Brief Description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for implementing Respiratory Care treatments, procedures and diagnostic testing according to physician’s order and department policy/procedure.

Job Functions

• Provides and monitors the therapeutic administration of medical oxygen, aerosols, humidification and respiratory medications.
• Applies and monitors non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilatory support.
• Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintenance of natural airways, and insertion and maintenance of artificial airways.
• Obtains physiological specimens and interprets physiological data.
• Suggests alternative therapies, alterations in therapy and changes in frequency of therapy to the physician when appropriate.
• Instructs patients and their families in techniques for the prevention, alleviation and rehabilitation of diseases associated with the respiratory system.
• Anticipates the patient’s respiratory needs post discharge and facilitates the transition to home or alternate care site.
• Documents patient data in accordance with policy and procedure requirements and processes billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

When performing in Chaska, performs the following Pharmacy functions:

• Monthly outdate checks; returns to Pharmacy.
• Receives stock; fills AcuDose daily and InstyMeds machine as necessary.
  
  

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to be sensitive to patient’s physical and psychological needs
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of RT equipment
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
  
  

License/Certifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  
  

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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