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Fairview Health Services

Respiratory Therapist - Masonic - Casual

Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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

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 / Pay This position is a Casual role and has a flat wage of $49/hr.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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 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

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 This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market. 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.

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