Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific respiratory care duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director.
• Able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and perform special duties required by the assignment.
• Performs all respiratory care procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care.
• Show thorough understanding of the drugs used in respiratory care procedures.
• Exhibit mature judgment, honesty, integrity, and a high sense of responsibility.
• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and particular attention to detail.
• Use tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients and their families.
• Explain various procedures being performed or demonstrated to other employees, patients and their families.

Requirements

• Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• RRT credential within 3 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• PALS, NRP certified or within 6 months in the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Skills

The Respiratory Therapist should possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Shift differentials or premium pay may apply for night, weekend, or on-call work.

Pay

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

Schedule

This is a cross-campus position for both Mpls and St. Paul.