Casual Respiratory Therapist - Fairview Health Services
Maplewood, MN
About the Job
Overview
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.
This is a Casual Respiratory Therapy position at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN.
Responsibilities Job Description
+ Assesses patient needs and identifies expected outcomes
+ Implements Respiratory interventions based on plan of care. Evaluates care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes
+ Delivers care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient
+ Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes
+ Operates and maintains all Respiratory Care equipment
Qualifications
Required
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)
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
+ New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 1 year of hire date
+ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred
Education
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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.
This is a Casual Respiratory Therapy position at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN.
Responsibilities Job Description
+ Assesses patient needs and identifies expected outcomes
+ Implements Respiratory interventions based on plan of care. Evaluates care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes
+ Delivers care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient
+ Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes
+ Operates and maintains all Respiratory Care equipment
Qualifications
Required
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)
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
+ New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 1 year of hire date
+ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred
Education
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Source : Fairview Health Services