Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Alice, Texas, United States Allina Health Full time
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

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
  1. Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention.
  2. Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions.
  3. Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately.
  4. Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information.
  5. 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program or other health science related program
  • 0 to 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist
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