What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Olmsted Medical Center?
PRN - Shifts Vary
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)
- Two years of critical care experience preferred
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides respiratory care, including ventilator care, to patients at the hospital.
- Stays current with evidence-based treatment strategies.
- Follows OMC ventilator policies and procedures.
- Documents care in the electronic health record.
- Maintains a safe physical environment for patients and employees.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality.
- Attends annual review and departmental in-services as scheduled.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
On Call Responsibilities
- Your response time will be less than one hour, sooner if possible.
- There is a 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.
