Respiratory Therapist - Certified

We are hiring a 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) day-shift position in our Respiratory Services Outpatient Clinic. Shifts vary week to week between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM and 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Administer nitrous oxide sedation in the outpatient clinic setting, ensuring safe and effective delivery.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient level of sedation; adjust delivery as appropriate based on patient response.
• Perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in accordance with established protocols and ensure accurate results.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs) and recognize/report abnormal findings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory and diagnostic equipment to ensure proper function.
• Collaborate with providers and care team to support safe, coordinated patient care.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and infection control standards in all clinical activities.
• Provide respiratory care to patients within a family-focused setting.
• Actively participate in the respiratory department and interdisciplinary work at Gillette, including representing the department on committees or teams.
• Attend outpatient rounds as needed and at least 75% of staff meetings.
• Present education to the department after hospital-supported seminars and conferences.
• Demonstrate competency in required technology tools and systems.
• Perform tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and completeness while reducing waste through proactive time management.
• Follow established procedures and policies, including protecting the confidentiality of personal health information.
• Revise existing policies and develop new ones to cover emerging practices.
• Abide by HIPAA standards for confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries.
• Travel between St. Paul Main Campus and Phalen, St. Paul Clinic locations; reliable transportation required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care education program and certified through NBRC as CRT.
• Registered through NBRC as RRT (new graduates must obtain RRT within 6 months of hire).
• Licensed with the state of Minnesota.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or equivalent acceptable organization, with requirement to obtain AHA BLS within one month of hire).
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required within 3 months for this role).
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and formulate solutions quickly.
• Accuracy and thoroughness in therapy modalities and equipment operation.
• Good decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Pay

Hourly wage ranges from $35.57 to $53.36, with a median wage of $44.47. Pay is dependent on relevant work experience, education, certification, licensure, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Retirement savings match.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness benefits (for 0.5 FTE and above).