Respiratory Therapist
Winona Health•Winona, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the performance of respiratory therapy and associated diagnostics to patients and residents in the inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. Carries out the responsibilities and duties of a Respiratory Therapist and performs all modalities of respiratory therapy care common to the field, according to established plans of care and at the direction of the treating provider.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's or Associate Degree through an accredited school of respiratory care
- Requires Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and Minnesota State Registration
- Must obtain BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certificate within first year in the position
- Must be competent in all respiratory therapy treatments including, but not limited to: nebulizer, ventilator use and maintenance, Acapella, ECG completion, pulmonary function testing, EEG testing, tracheotomy care, MDI use and instruction, spirometry, oxygen administration, and assessments
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & Cerner
Nice To Haves
- Previous respiratory care experience is preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Maintaining knowledge in all equipment pertaining to respiratory care and the ability to operate them efficiently, ventilators included.
- Interpreting blood gases and adjusting therapy accordingly.
- Performing tracheostomy tube changes, and conducting electrocardiograms.
- Operating other clinical equipment in the care of patients, including suction and pulmonary function testing.
- Maintaining, cleaning, calibrating, and assessing the proper function of all equipment in the department.
- Educating and communicating with patients and their family members regarding their respiratory-related disease process, and the proper use of related equipment/medication.
- Participating in and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Mental health support
- Wellness incentives
- Short and long-term disability
- Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
- Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Earned sick time
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships
- Sponsored seminars
- Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
