Respiratory Therapist - Flex - 0.75

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy Float Team. You will float to multiple Twin Cities hospitals including University of MN Medical Center, Southdale, and Woodwinds, gaining diverse clinical experience.

The role involves delivering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services per physician orders, following department protocols, and caring for neonatal to geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field.
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Respiratory Therapist license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire; NRP within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services per physician order.
• Follow department protocols and care plans.
• Assess, interpret, and intervene for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Float between multiple Fairview sites on multi-week assignments.

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 Float Team. Locations include University of MN Medical Center: East and West Bank Hospitals, Southdale Hospital, Ridges Hospital, Northland Medical Center, Lakes Medical Center, St John's Hospital, and Woodwinds Hospital.

As part of the flex workforce, this position will be responsible to float to multiple Fairview sites in the Twin Cities metro area. This role will require taking multi-week assignments at designated hospitals to support staffing needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow as an RT. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple hospital sites, gaining valuable experience with a highly diverse patient population and varied clinical needs.

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

When taking an assignment it could be up to 30 hours per week, 8-12 hour shifts on days, evenings or overnights.

Shift Differentials

• $3/hr Float differential
• $4/hr. Night
• $2/hr. Weekends

As a Respiratory Therapist, you willbe 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).
  • 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
  • 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting
  • 3 years of NICU and/or PICU 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

An individual'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