Respiratory Therapist

Fairview Health Services • Wyoming, MN

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist at Fairview Health Services is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This role involves following treatment protocols, ensuring patient safety, and delivering care as prescribed by physicians. The position requires working at both Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN, and Northland Medical Center in Princeton, with a focus on patient welfare and safety during treatments.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field.
• 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 a clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Perform Pulmonary Function tests on ages 5 years and older.
• Conduct 6 minute walk tests, ABG's, Methacholine testing, Pre/Post spirometry, DLCO, MIP/MEP, MVV, Pleth, nitrogen washout.
• Assess patient needs and identify expected outcomes.
• Implement respiratory interventions based on the plan of care.
• Evaluate care and the patient's response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Deliver care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population or individual patient.
• Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Operate and maintain all respiratory care equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403B retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differential incentives for nights and weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree