Fairview Health Services·Edina, Minnesota
The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans, and maintaining respiratory care equipment.
Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Fairview Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN.
We’re offering a $13,500 sign-on bonus!
Fairview Southdale Hospital serves the greater Twin Cities metro area.
We’re known for our award-winning heart, stroke and cancer care.
We also provide on-site access to a variety of specialty services, from childbirth and pediatrics to orthopedics and surgery.
We have been designated a Level III Trauma Center, which means our emergency support services are staffed 24-hours a day to help support the Southdale community if the need emerges.
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.
This position will be working 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shifts. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend.
Shift differential incentives: $2.00/hr for weekends $4.00/hr for nights 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.
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. Required Qualifications Education Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field License/Certification/Registration Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Exceptions include: New Graduates must complete their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 6 months of hire. Those with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must have 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting. Respiratory Therapists working at M Health Fairview Facilities - supplemented by defined contract staffing agency – temporary. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field Experience At least 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer.
Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, a Minnesota state license, and RRT certification. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with NRP and PALS required depending on the specific facility.
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