Respiratory Therapist Casual

Gillette Children's • St Paul, MN

6d • $38 - $57

About The Position

We are hiring for a Casual Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Services team! This is a casual position. In-patient and outpatient coverage. Level 1 trauma. Preferred pediatric experience. PALS required within 3 months of hire. Plans and delivers the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the development of these deficiencies.

Requirements

• Graduate of Respiratory Care education program and certified through NBRC as CRT.
• Registered through NBRC as RRT. Beginning 2019, new Graduates must be registered through NBRC within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be licensed with the state of MN
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If candidate holds valid CPR through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of date of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written, is imperative
• Ability to analyze problems and formulate solutions quickly
• Must be accurate, thorough in all therapy modalities and operation of equipment

Nice To Haves

• Experienced preferred but willing to train candidate with good decision making and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides respiratory care to patients within a family focused setting.
• Conducts thorough respiratory system assessments.
• Contributes to a collaborative plan of care for patients receiving respiratory therapies.
• Successfully implements respiratory therapies.
• Evaluates and documents respiratory therapy outcomes.
• Active Engagement: Active participation in the respiratory department and in the interdisciplinary work of the departments at Gillette.
• Represents the respiratory department on a committee or team.
• Attends inpatient and outpatient rounds as needed.
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings.
• Presents education after hospital supported seminars and conferences to the department.
• Competency in Technology Required of the Position: Demonstrates understanding of the tools and systems needed to accomplish work.
• Accurate and Efficient Work: Demonstrates accuracy, efficiency, and completeness in products and processes.
• Performs tasks with appropriate urgency and accuracy while reducing waste through proactive time management.
• Procedures and Policies Follows established procedures and policies.
• Protects the confidentiality of personal health information.
• Ongoing revision of existing policies and development of policies to cover new practices.
• Abides by HIPPA standards for confidentiality and maintains good professional boundaries.

Benefits

• Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed