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Respiratory Therapist - St John's - 0.7 Evening

Fairview Health Services, Maplewood, MN, United States


Job Overview
Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our St. Johns Hospital location in Maplewood, MN. This position includes a $10,500 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 0.7 FTE (56 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on evenings, including every other weekend.

Benefits
This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. For more information, visit Fairview Benefits.

Shift Differential Incentives

$4.00/hr for nights

$2.00/hr for weekends

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected outcomes.

Implement respiratory interventions based on plan of care.

Evaluate care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.

Deliver care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.

Operate and maintain all Respiratory Care equipment.

Required Qualifications

A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field

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 (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (American Heart Assoc) at Lakes, Northland, Ridges, UMMCH, Southdale, Woodwinds and St. Johns within 180 Days

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc) at Lakes, Northland, Ridges, Southdale, Woodwinds, St. Johns, Bethesda and UMMC within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

B.S./B.A. in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field experience

1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting

Benefit Overview
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! For additional information, visit https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits
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Compensation Disclaimer
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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

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