Respiratory Therapist

Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Fairview Health Services is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital location in Minneapolis, MN.We're offering a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Flat rate / Not Prorated) for RT's with 2+ years of Neonatal / Pediatric experience who are hired at our Children's Masonic Hospital location! If you do not have the experience listed, then you can also qualify for our $13,500 Sign-On Bonus!The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.Schedule: This position will be working 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend. When working on the night shift, you will receive a $4.00/hr shift differential. We also offer a $2.00/hr shift differential for our weekend premium.Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more! Please follow the link here to learn more information: Fairview BenefitsAbout Our Team:Respiratory Therapy at the U of M Masonic Children's hospital is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 50 staff members.As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Respiratory Therapist has an integral and dynamic role in the care of children.We believe families are the child's primary strength and support and our Respiratory Therapists are key partners in the care team who are committed to delivering family-centered care. At the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, the child comes first.About FairviewFairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.Responsibilities/Job Description:As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care.Evaluating care and the patient's response to interventions and expected outcomes.Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:EducationAssociate's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related fieldLicense/Certification/RegistrationRespiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical PracticeRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).Exceptions include:New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date.Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred Qualifications:EducationBachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field

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