Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago

St Paul, United States Children's Hospital Association Full time
Description:

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 Experts™ 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 childrensMN.org .

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

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 procedure

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.

As a Respiratory Therapist at Children's Minnesota, you can greatly impact young patients and their families

· Provide the safest delivery of high-quality care for our patients

· Be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team that cares for patients and families.

· You will have the opportunity to be promoted to a Sr. Respiratory Therapist once you meet the qualifications.

· Opportunities for growth in leadership, education and research are available.

· Utilizing your skills to assist the surgeon team, set up and scrub all surgical procedure

Scheduling for our team is focused on consistency and maintaininga work/life balance.Our scheduling team builds out schedules in 12-week blocks. For this role, you’llwork 12 hourshifts and every third weekend.

Benefits of a Respiratory Therapist at Children's MN:

· Benefit eligible for .6 FTE (20 hours a week) and above

· Sick Leave

· Health & dental insurance

· Life & Disability Benefits

· Pharmacy Navigator - aid with pharmacy costs, benefits, formularies, changes & more

· Mental health care benefits/Employee assistance program

· Life/Work benefits – Well-being program provides services at no cost

· Family planning benefits such as adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, paid parental leave and Fertility.

· Retirement savings

· Pet Insurance

· Generous paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

This position is sign-on bonus eligible.

Qualifications:

*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.

*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

*PALS, NRP certified or within 6 months of employment.

*Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) certification within 18 months of employment. An extension of 9 months will be granted to obtain NPS certification if documentation is presented to show an unsuccessful examination outcome. If a 3rd attempt at certification is required, an individual education plan will be developed in collaboration with leadership.

Education:

*Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Physical Demands

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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