Respiratory Therapist - Lakes - .6 FTE

Fairview Health Services; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for their Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN. This role involves delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services across patient demographics, ensuring high standards of care and safety. A generous sign-on bonus and a supportive team environment await you at Fairview, known for its commitment to excellent healthcare.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist issued by Minnesota Board.
• Certification as a CRT with 3+ years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diverse patient ages.
• Implement and evaluate patient care based on physician's plan.
• Maintain and operate Respiratory Care equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Communication strategies

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Tools

Respiratory Care equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the

communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all

share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or

supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Lakes Medical Center location in Wyoming, MN. We’re offering a $6,000 sign-on bonus and you may be eligible for up to a $5,000 relocation bonus!

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 : This position will be working 0.6 FTE ( 48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. There is currently an every 3rd weekend requirement.

• Shift differential incentives:
  • $4.00/hr for nights
  • $2.00/hr for weekends

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Perform Pulmonary Function test on ages 5 years and older.
• Perform 6 minute walk tests, ABG's, Methacholine testing, Pre/Post spirometry, DLCO, MIP/MEP, MVV, Pleth, nitrogen washout.
• 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.
• Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
• 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.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in clinical setting
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
• License/Certification/Registration
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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