Respiratory Therapist - UMMC East Bank - .9 Night

Job Overview

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN . We’re offering a $13,500 sign-on bonus!

Respiratory Therapy at UMMC East Bank is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 70 staff members. As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Fairview Respiratory Therapist (RT) has a vigorous role in the care of our patients and is an integral member of the intra-professional team.

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 and will also work a rotation for every other or every third weekend.

• Shift differential incentives: • $4.00/hr for nights • $2.00/hr for weekends

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 only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications :

• Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field