Sr Respiratory Therapist

Children’s Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

23d

About The Position

The Sr Respiratory Therapist performs specific respiratory care duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director. The Sr Respiratory Therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. The Sr Respiratory Therapist performs all respiratory care procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures The Sr Respiratory Therapist must have advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care and be able to demonstrate these to others. A thorough understanding of the drugs used in respiratory care procedures is required. The Sr Respiratory Therapist must exhibit mature judgment, honesty, integrity and a high sense of responsibility. Work must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and particular attention to detail. The Sr Respiratory Therapist must be able to use tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients and their families. The verbal ability to explain various procedures being performed or demonstrated to other employees, patients and their families is essential. This is a cross-campus position for both Mpls and St. Paul.

Requirements

Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current RRT credential. RRT must be maintained in active status.
PALS, NRP certified
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) certification.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist or respiratory intern.
1 year of critical care experience.