Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care, Flexible Schedule

Paradox; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health Virginia Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (0.6 FTE) to provide respiratory care from infants to adults, including assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.

Responsibilities cover mechanical ventilation, airway management, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene and patient education. Eligible candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold NBRC credentials, obtain state licensure quickly, and maintain BCLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
• Must hold state licensure or be in process with licensure not to exceed 30 days from date of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Perform mechanical ventilation, airway management and critical care transport.
• Arterial blood gas puncture and medication delivery.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans.

Education

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Essentia Health Virginia Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (0.6 FTE) to provide respiratory care from infants to adults, including assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.

Responsibilities cover mechanical ventilation, airway management, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene and patient education. Eligible candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold NBRC credentials, obtain state licensure quickly, and maintain BCLS.