Fairview Health Services
Respiratory Therapist - UMMC-East Bank - .75 Night
Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. We’re offering a $11,250 sign-on bonus.
Respiratory Therapy at UMMC East Bank is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 70 staff members. As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Respiratory Therapist (RT) has a vigorous role in the care of our patients and is an integral member of the intra-professional team.
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 and will also work a rotation for every third weekend.
Compensation & Benefits Shift differential incentives:
$4.00/hr for nights
$2.00/hr for weekends
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including 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. For more information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Responsibilities
Assessing patient needs and identifying 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.
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 NBRC
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Exceptions include: New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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Respiratory Therapy at UMMC East Bank is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 70 staff members. As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Respiratory Therapist (RT) has a vigorous role in the care of our patients and is an integral member of the intra-professional team.
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 and will also work a rotation for every third weekend.
Compensation & Benefits Shift differential incentives:
$4.00/hr for nights
$2.00/hr for weekends
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including 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. For more information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Responsibilities
Assessing patient needs and identifying 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.
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 NBRC
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Exceptions include: New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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