Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 51,164 - 63,948; Part time

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN shifts with starting pay of $37.14–$46.42 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and patient education.

This role requires BLS/ACLS/PALS certification and completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program. The position offers opportunities for clinical coverage across hospital departments, with on-call expectations and participation in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
• Two years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to hospital patients, including ventilation support and airway management.
• Monitor patients’ responses to therapy (vital signs, blood gases).
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and home oxygen setup.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Critical care experience

Patient care

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

Ventilators

Medical equipment

Job description

Description

PRN - Shifts Vary

Starting Pay- $37.14 - $46.42 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered by the State of Minnesota (CRT)
• Two years of critical care experience preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Provides care at the hospital to patients with respiratory care needs including those receiving advanced therapeutic care, which include, but are not limited to the following:
• Ventilator
• Bipap/Cpap
• Incentive spirometry
• Aerosol/MDI treatments
• NT suctioning
• High velocity nasal canula
• Nasal canula
• ET suctioning
• CPT/PEP therapy
• BiWaze
• Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial, and venous blood gases. Consults with clinician if adverse reactions occur.
• Works as a team in a multidisciplinary environment to provide care and provide recommendations for appropriate therapy.
• Assists with monitoring end tidal CO2 and SPO2 of patients.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management.
• Works with patients and families to set up home oxygen therapy.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Responds to rapid response and codes called within the hospital with appropriate equipment.
• Monitors respiratory supplies and equipment as needed.
• Reviews EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use.
• Makes rounds within the hospital departments to assess patient respiratory care needs and communicates with charge nurses and house supervisors as needed.
• Assesses respiratory equipment and supplies .
• Assists in the development, implementation, and review of respiratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use.
• Other duties as assigned.

On Call Responsibilities

• Your response time will be less than one hour, sooner if possible.
• There is a two-hour minimum paid time for being called in.
• Provide coverage for three shifts per month.
• Provide at least one weekend shift every month.
• Provide coverage for one holiday shift per year.

Equal Opportunity

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