Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY
We are currently seeking 2 Respiratory Therapists to join our Respiratory Care Team. These positions are part time with benefits, 72 hours per pay period, day/night rotating shift and every 3rd weekend, 12-hour shifts.
Purpose of this position: The licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide respiratory care to patients. RTs maintain population specific competence to care for the neonate through geriatric patient. The RT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on the physical, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs of the patient. The RT complies with all rules and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assists in establishing/maintaining a patent airway including care for the potential effects of an artificial airway
- Provides manual ventilation and airway management during transports under the direction of a physician
- Provides mechanical ventilatory support and monitoring in the intensive care units
- Initiates, monitors and makes recommendations regarding respiratory care procedures
- Records actions and observations on patient care delivery in the EHR
- Operates and maintains all respiratory care equipment
- Performs diagnostic procedures such as apnea testing, spirometry, and sputum induction
- Monitor and document staff performance
- Assists with staff orientation and competency development
- Instructs, monitors, and provides feedback to students
- Incorporates safety, infection control and quality improvement guidelines into the environment of care
- Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications
- Knows and follows the indications and contraindications for administering therapeutic modalities
- Monitors and troubleshoots oxygen administration as requested
- Assures the proper and safe use of medical gas cylinders (oxygen, heliox, nitric oxide)
- Performs bedside PFT testing. May perform testing in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation
- Performs arterial punctures using radial and brachial sites
- Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations
- As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression)
- Must be certified in CPR procedures bi-annually
- Responds to Rapid Response Team calls
- Responsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring, adjustments to, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators
- Responsible for the set up and administration of CPAP and non-invasive ventilation
- Report patient progress, and anticipated changes in patient care to the next shift
- Proper documentation in department records
- Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars
- Assists with bedside bronchoscopies in ventilated/non-ventilated patients
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a two or four year Respiratory Care program approved by the Commission on the accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Neonatal and pediatric experience preferred
License/ Certifications
- Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist
- Certified as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC)
- Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC) within one year of hire
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Department: Respiratory CarePrimary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.90 (72 hours per pay period)Shift Detail: Day, Night, Every 3rd WeekendJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: YesUnion/Non Union: Union Job Posting: Apr-22-2024EEO/Disability/Veteran employer.
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