Respiratory Therapist CPT
About The Position
Provides high performance technical expertise, focused and specialized in life support measures, code response, and the care and diagnosis of both acute and chronic pulmonary disorders. Respiratory Therapists also provide a cross-divisional resource for clinical support and education in the Medical Center. Provides for the administration of airway management, mechanical ventilator application and management, therapeutic respiratory care services, oxygen and aerosol therapy, limited diagnostic services, near-patient testing (NPT), CPR, customer transport, customer education, and other special services as provided in the department scope of services. These services may include newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric customer groups, including acute and chronic care conditions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved JRCRTE/COARC respiratory care program
- Training and experience in a medical acute care environment
- Some positions may require experience in one or more of the following specialized areas: o NICU o Diagnostics-PFT/Bronchoscopy o Pulmonary/Rehab o Equipment Specialist o Charge
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively, organize and prioritize assignments, make decisions, and exercise good judgment
- Current Minnesota RT License (Team members must meet all annual requirements for renewal including mandated CEU's) or obtained within two months of hire
- Must be currently certified as a BLS provider
- Must attain and maintain certification as an ACLS Provider; only applicable for Respiratory Therapists with therapeutic in-patient contact (provided)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) must be obtained within one year of hire date if hired after January 1, 2017
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if assigned to NICU
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) if assigned to Diagnostics-PFT/Bronchoscopy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if assigned to Charge position
Responsibilities
- administration of airway management
- mechanical ventilator application and management
- therapeutic respiratory care services
- oxygen and aerosol therapy
- limited diagnostic services
- near-patient testing (NPT)
- CPR
- customer transport
- customer education
- other special services as provided in the department scope of services
Benefits
- As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
- Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
- 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
- Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
- Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Personal and Laundry Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
