Respiratory Therapist - Float

About the Role

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy Float Team. Locations include University of MN Medical Center: East and West Bank Hospitals, Southdale Hospital, Ridges Hospital, Northland Medical Center, Lakes Medical Center, St John's Hospital, and Woodwinds Hospital.

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

• When taking an assignment it could be up to 36 hours per week
• 8-12 hour shifts
• Shift Differentials: $4/hr. Night $2/hr. Weekends

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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 (BLS) certification

Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained):

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field

Experience:

• 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting
• 3 years of NICU and/or PICU experience in a clinical setting

Benefits

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. Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Pay

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.