Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Care team in Hibbing, Minnesota. The Respiratory Care Practitioner delivers cardiopulmonary care and treatment to patients ranging from premature infants to geriatric patients, at the bedside or in specialized function labs. Care ranges from critical care to diagnostic testing and is provided according to current practice parameters and policies and procedures while supporting Fairview Range’s goals, mission, vision, and values. The hospital-based team cares for patients in Acute Care, the ICU, Emergency Department, and Women’s Health and Birth Center, and responds to emergency codes. The team also works closely with the Sleep Lab, Pulmonary Function Lab, and Cardiac Rehab departments, and liaises with M Health Fairview’s Home Medical Equipment. The department has approximately 14 staff members, with over half having 15 or more years of experience. Fairview Range is a Level IV trauma center with a 17-bed Emergency Department and a 4-bed ICU. The team attends all deliveries and obstetric emergencies at the Women’s Health and Birth Center, which has four labor and delivery suites, and responds to all emergency codes at Fairview Range Medical Center. This position works 72 to 80 hours per two weeks, with 12-hour shifts on day, evening, or night shifts, and every third weekend. Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services and is part of a comprehensive health care network serving northeastern Minnesota.

Requirements

Maintain registration with the State of Minnesota as a State Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Hold CRT/RRT credentials or be eligible with the NBRC.
Hold current RRT credentials or obtain them within one year of hire.
Have passed BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BCS, or be willing and able to complete the required class within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of clinical experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

Advance critical care procedures, including managing all ventilators and BiPAPs.
Perform airway management, including intubations, extubations, tracheostomy tube changes, bag-mask ventilation, and conscious sedation.
Perform routine respiratory care procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including ECGs, pulmonary function testing, and oximetry.
Assemble and test equipment.
Educate patients and students.
Attend staff meetings, in-services, and educational opportunities.