Respiratory Therapist - Ridges - .9 Day

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. The role emphasizes providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients across various age groups while ensuring their welfare and safety. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and licensure, with preferred PFT lab experience. With a competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus, this position offers a robust benefit package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist by Minnesota Board.
• CRT issuance with 3+ years clinical experience required.
• BLS certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs and identifying expected outcomes.
• Implementing respiratory interventions based on care plans.
• Delivering care as delegated by physician to patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Services

Communication

Respiratory Care Equipment Operation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at ourFairview Ridges Hospital location in Burnsville, MN. We’re offering a $13,500 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 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the day shift. This position will also have a 2 out of 6 weekend rotation.

- Candidates with PFT experience preferred as this role will be tasked with working a minimum of 1 shift in the PFT lab every 2 weeks.

- PFT lab experience preferred, CPFT preferred

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

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:

• 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)
• Experience
  

  • Candidates with PFT experience preferred as this role will be tasked with working a minimum of 1 shift in the PFT lab every 2 weeks.

  • PFT lab experience preferred, CPFT preferred

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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status