Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago


Minnesota MN, United States Children's Minnesota Full time

About Children's Minnesota


Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.

An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids ExpertsTM in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .

Department Overview

The respiratory care discipline at Children's is generating a new perspective with cutting-edge clinical and diagnostic services including the development of clinical treatment protocols for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Respiratory care is provided in a collaborative environment where the clinical and technical expertise of the respiratory care staff is valued by nursing and physician professionals.

Respiratory care staff are encouraged to participate in clinical and operational processes, education of peers and patients, and research activities.

Respiratory care plays a vital role in Children's national recognition for patient safety and family-centered care.

Respiratory therapists are involved in airway management, ventilatory support (including high frequency and NAVA), asthma education, point of care testing, cystic fibrosis disease management, and emergency respiratory interventions.

We are a vital part of the rapid response team and the code team.

We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist performs specific respiratory care duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director.

The Respiratory Therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment.

The Respiratory Therapist performs all respiratory care procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures


The Respiratory Therapist must have advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care and be able to demonstrate these to others.

A thorough understanding of the drugs used in respiratory care procedures is required. The Respiratory Therapist must exhibit mature judgment, honesty, integrity and a high sense of responsibility. Work must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and particular attention to detail.

The Respiratory Therapist must be able to use tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients and their families.

The verbal ability to explain various procedures being performed or demonstrated to other employees, patients and their families is essential.



Position is sign-on bonus eligible.

  • Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful completion of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination within 1 year of employment.
  • Successful completion of the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) examination within 18 months of employment.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • PALS, NRP certified or within 6 months of employment.

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Physical Demands
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Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.


Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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