Respiratory Therapist - Southdale - 0.9 Night

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. This 0.9 FTE night-shift role includes 12-hour shifts and a weekend rotation. A $13,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

You will assess and treat patients of all ages, follow protocols, and ensure safety and quality of care. Eligible candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field, Minnesota license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS/NRP within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Requires Minnesota Respiratory Therapist license and NBRC RRT credential.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care as prescribed.
• Assess, interpret, and intervene for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Deliver care as delegated by physician/APP and communicate outcomes.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field

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

BLS Certification

Tools

Minnesota RT License

NBRC RRT

Job description

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Fairview Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN. We’re offering a $13,500 sign-on bonus!

Fairview Southdale Hospital serves the greater Twin Cities metro area. We’re known for our award-winning heart, stroke and cancer care. We also provide on-site access to a variety of specialty services, from childbirth and pediatrics to orthopedics and surgery. We have been designated a Level III Trauma Center, which means our emergency support services are staffed 24-hours a day to help support the Southdale community if the need emerges.

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 night shifts. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend.

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

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
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Exceptions include:
    • New Graduates must complete their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 6 months of hire.
    • Those with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must have 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting.
    • Respiratory Therapists working at M Health Fairview Facilities - supplemented by defined contract staffing agency – temporary.
• 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:
  • At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapy 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 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