Respiratory Therapist - UMMC East Bank - .9 Night

About the role

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. We’re offering a $13,500 sign‑on bonus. Respiratory Therapy at UMMC East Bank is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 70 staff members. As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Fairview Respiratory Therapist (RT) has a vigorous role in the care of our patients and is an integral member of the intra‑professional team. 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, and ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.

Schedule

This position will be working 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift and will also work a rotation for every other or every third weekend. Shift differential incentives: $4.00/hr for nights, $2.00/hr for 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.
• Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.

Requirements

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: New graduates only – must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field.

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! For additional information, see Fairview Benefits.