Respiratory Therapist - Flex - 0.75

Fairview Health Services; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Float Team. The role involves rotating across multiple Twin Cities hospitals, providing neonatal through geriatric respiratory care per physician orders and department protocols.

You will assess patient needs, implement interventions, monitor responses, and maintain equipment while supporting staffing needs across sites. Requires RT license and NBRC credentials, with ACLS/NRP within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care is required.
• Minnesota RT license and NBRC–recognized RRT certification are required.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care per physician orders.
• Follow department protocols and ensure patient safety during treatments.
• Assess and document patient responses and outcomes.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment across multiple sites.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical interventions

Ventilation support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Tools

Respiratory equipment

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:

• Assessingpatient needs andidentifiesexpected outcomes.
• ImplementingRespiratory interventions based on plan of care.
• Evaluatingcare 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 foradditional 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