Respiratory Therapist - PRN
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Olmsted Medical Center seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide hospital-based respiratory care, including ventilator and oxygen therapy, monitor patient responses, educate families, and respond to rapid response codes.
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PRN - Shifts Vary
Starting Pay- $37.14 - $55.71 (Based on Experience)
Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered by the State of Minnesota (CRT)
Two years of critical care experience preferred
Job Responsibilities:
Provides care at the hospital to patients with respiratory care needs including those receiving advanced therapeutic care, which include, but are not limited to the following:
Ventilator
Bipap/Cpap
Incentive spirometry
Aerosol/MDI treatments
NT suctioning
High velocity nasal canula
Nasal canula
ET suctioning
CPT/PEP therapy
BiWaze
Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial, and venous blood gases. Consults with clinician if adverse reactions occur.
Works as a team in a multidisciplinary environment to provide care and provide recommendations for appropriate therapy.
Assists with monitoring end tidal CO2 and SPO2 of patients.
Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management.
Works with patients and families to set up home oxygen therapy.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Responds to rapid response and codes called within the hospital with appropriate equipment.
Monitors respiratory supplies and equipment as needed.
Reviews EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use.
Makes rounds within the hospital departments to assess patient respiratory care needs and communicates with charge nurses and house supervisors as needed.
Assesses respiratory equipment and supplies .
Assists in the development, implementation, and review of respiratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
Monitors EHR for accurate charging of respiratory related supplies, equipment, and oxygen use.
Other duties as assigned.
On Call Responsibilities
Your response time will be less than one hour, sooner if possible.
There is a two-hour minimum paid time for being called in.
Provide coverage for three shifts per month.
Provide at least one weekend shift every month.
Provide coverage for one holiday shift per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55904
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
RESPI003595
Job Benefits
Not specified
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