Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant supports the evaluation and delivery of respiratory care by assisting with related tasks. The role works alongside respiratory therapists and respiratory equipment technicians to help ensure timely and accurate patient care as needed.

Children’s Minnesota’s respiratory care department provides clinical and diagnostic services, develops treatment protocols for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, and works collaboratively with nursing and physician professionals. Respiratory care staff may contribute to clinical and operational processes, education, and research. The department’s respiratory therapists work in areas including airway management, ventilatory support, asthma education, point-of-care testing, cystic fibrosis disease management, emergency respiratory interventions, and rapid response and code teams.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to independently use a computer and related devices to complete work.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented while working under minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• One year of work experience in either a customer service or hospital environment.
• Successful completion of a required DHS background study.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• One year of experience in a patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks related to the evaluation and delivery of respiratory care.
• Work alongside respiratory therapists and respiratory equipment technicians to support timely and accurate patient care.

Benefits

• The position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
• Positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed