Respiratory Therapist - Masonic (.75 Night)

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Respiratory Therapist at a leading healthcare organization. This role focuses on delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages, ensuring their safety and welfare during treatments. You'll assess patient needs, implement effective respiratory interventions, and collaborate with a dedicated team committed to family-centered care. With a competitive sign-on bonus and shift differentials, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and community health.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differential

Weekend Premium

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must have a Respiratory Therapist License from Minnesota.
• RRT certification required, or must complete within 6 months for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement respiratory interventions.
• Evaluate care and maintain respiratory equipment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Interventions

Communication Strategies

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital location in Minneapolis, MN.

We’re offering a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Flat rate / Not Prorated) for RT's with 2+ years of Neonatal / Pediatric experience who are hired at our Children's Masonic Hospital location! If you do not have the experience listed, then you can also qualify for our $7,500 Sign-On 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 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend. When working on the night shift, you will receive a $4.00/hr shift differential. We also offer a $2.00/hr shift differential for our weekend premium.

About Our Team:

Respiratory Therapy at the U of M Masonic Children’s hospital is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 50 staff members. As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Respiratory Therapist has an integral and dynamic role in the care of children. We believe families are the child's primary strength and support and our Respiratory Therapists are key partners in the care team who are committed to delivering family-centered care. At the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, the child comes first.

About Fairview:

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:

1. Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
2. Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care.
3. Evaluating care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
4. Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
5. Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
6. 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). Exceptions include:
New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field