Respiratory Therapist - Masonic - .75 Night

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Therapy team at Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role provides diagnostic and therapeutic services prescribed by a physician, follows defined treatment protocols and department policies, and assesses and cares for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients while ensuring their welfare and safety during treatments. This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours every two weeks, with 12-hour night shifts and a rotation working every third weekend. Shift differentials are $4 per hour for nights and $2 per hour for weekends. A $20,000 flat, non-prorated sign-on bonus is offered to respiratory therapists hired at the Children’s Masonic Hospital location who have at least two years of neonatal or pediatric experience. Candidates without that experience may qualify for an $11,250 sign-on bonus. Respiratory Therapy at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital is a growing department of approximately 50 staff members within a large, integrated academic healthcare system. Respiratory Therapists are integral members of the care team and work in partnership with families to deliver family-centered care, with the child as the priority.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or a related field.
Respiratory Therapist license issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). New graduates must complete the RRT within six months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or a related field.
At least two years of neonatal or pediatric experience qualifies the hire for the $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected outcomes.
Implement respiratory interventions based on the plan of care.
Evaluate care, the patient’s response to interventions, and expected outcomes.
Deliver care as delegated by a physician or authorized practitioner to the assigned patient population or individual patient.
Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician and follow treatment protocols and department policies.
Collect, assess, interpret, and intervene as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Ensure patient welfare and safety during treatments.