Respiratory Therapist - PRN

About the role

PRN position with shifts that vary. Starting pay ranges from $37.14 to $55.71 per hour based on experience, with external candidates typically offered between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered by the State of Minnesota (CRT)

Responsibilities

• Provides care at the hospital to patients with respiratory care needs including those receiving advanced therapeutic care, which include but are not limited to: ventilator, Bipap/Cpap, incentive spirometry, aerosol/MDI treatments, NT suctioning, high velocity nasal canula, nasal canula, ET suctioning, CPT/PEP therapy, and BiWaze
• Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial, and venous blood gases
• Consults with clinician if adverse reactions occur
• Works as a team in a multidisciplinary environment to provide care and provide recommendations for appropriate therapy
• Assists with monitoring end tidal CO2 and SPO2 of patients
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management
• Works with patients and families to set up home oxygen therapy
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Responds to rapid response and codes called within the hospital with appropriate equipment
• Monitors respiratory supplies and equipment as needed
• Reviews EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use
• Makes rounds within the hospital departments to assess patient respiratory care needs and communicates with charge nurses and house supervisors as needed
• Assesses respiratory equipment and supplies
• Assists in the development, implementation, and review of respiratory policies, procedures, and protocols
• Monitors EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use
• Other duties as assigned

On-call requirements

• Response time less than one hour, sooner if possible
• Two-hour minimum paid time for being called in
• Provide coverage for three shifts per month
• Provide at least one weekend shift every month
• Provide coverage for one holiday shift per year

Schedule

• First (Day) shift
• Part time
• On-site work location

Pay

$37.14 - $55.71 per hour (based on experience)