Respiratory Therapist

Job Duties

Description

0.5 FTE - Day/Evening Shifts

Starting Pay- $37.14 - $55.71 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered by the State of Minnesota (CRT)

Two years of critical care experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Provides care at the hospital to patients with respiratory care needs including those receiving advanced therapeutic care, which include, but are not limited to the following:

Ventilator

Bipap/Cpap

Incentive spirometry

Aerosol/MDI treatments

NT suctioning

High velocity nasal canula

Nasal canula

ET suctioning

CPT/PEP therapy

BiWaze

Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial, and venous blood gases. Consults with clinician if adverse reactions occur.

Works as a team in a multidisciplinary environment to provide care and provide recommendations for appropriate therapy.

Assists with monitoring end tidal CO2 and SPO2 of patients.

Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management.

Works with patients and families to set up home oxygen therapy.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Responds to rapid response and codes called within the hospital with appropriate equipment.

Monitors respiratory supplies and equipment as needed.

Reviews EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use.

Makes rounds within the hospital departments to assess patient respiratory care needs and communicates with charge nurses and house supervisors as needed.

Assesses respiratory equipment and supplies .

Assists in the development, implementation, and review of respiratory policies, procedures, and protocols.

Monitors EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use.

Other duties as assigned.

On Call Responsibilities

Your response time will be less than one hour, sooner if possible.

There is a two-hour minimum paid time for being called in.

Provide coverage for three shifts per month.

Provide at least one weekend shift every month.

Provide coverage for one holiday shift per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55904

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RESPI

Job Benefits

Not specified