Respiratory Therapist - Casual - St. John's
About The Position
Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Therapy team at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. The role provides diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician and follows defined treatment protocols and department policies. The therapist collects and assesses information, interprets findings, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, while ensuring patient welfare and safety during treatments. This is a casual position requiring a minimum of six shifts each quarter (three months), including one weekend shift. One holiday shift per year is required.
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 obtain the RRT within six months of hire.
- Candidates holding the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the NBRC must have at least three years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire.
- Work at least six shifts each quarter, including one weekend shift, and one holiday per year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or a related field.
- At least one year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- 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 a physician or authorized practitioner to assigned patients or patient populations.
- Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
- Ensure patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Early access to earned wages
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Education Level
Associate degree
