What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at M Health Fairview?
Responsibilities/Job Description
Fairview Health Services is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our M Health Fairview 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 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. 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 third weekend.
- Shift differential incentives:
- $4.00/hr for nights
- $2.00/hr for weekends
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:
- 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.
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 only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date.
- Exceptions include:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
Salary : $2 - $4
