Sr Respiratory Therapist
Sr Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Childrens 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 Childrens 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 Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s 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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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 Sr Respiratory Therapist performs specific respiratory care duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director. The Sr 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 Sr Respiratory Therapist performs all respiratory care procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
The Sr 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 Sr 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 Sr 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.
License/Certification/Registration required Yes
*Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist.
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
*Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
*Must have successfully completed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination.
*PALS NRP certified
*Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) certification.
Education:
*Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Experience:
*Minimum 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist or respiratory intern.
*1 year of critical care experience.
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
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.
Childrens 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
