Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.

Key Position Details:
Benefit Eligible
Night Shift 7p-730a
Every 3rd Weekend

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will assess, diagnose and treat patients suffering from cardiopulmonary respiratory disorders. Under the direction of a physician, you will educate patients and staff regarding chronic and acute pulmonary disorders, provide consultative services to area hospitals/agencies, and provide technical and educational support to nurses regarding respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities:
Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention.
Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions.
Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately.
Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information.
Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy.

Requirements:
Associate's or Vocational degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program
0 to 2 years in a critical care setting

Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice required as required by location of employment and
Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required as required by location of employment and
BLS Tier - Basic Life Support - Multisource required and
ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred within 180 days and
PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days or
PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days and
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required at sites providing neonatal care within 180 Days
Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred

Physical Demands:
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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