Respiratory Therapist Reg II

Catholic Health Initiatives • Park Rapids, MN • 3w ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist at CHI St. Joseph's Health, you'll join an established team of Registered Respiratory Therapists who share your passion in caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques, ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.

Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes.

What you'll do...

Administer respiratory modalities including but not limited to oxygen administration, nebulizer treatment, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing including EKG, Holter Monitor, and pulmonary function testing.

Work well within a team environment with providers, nursing staff, and the Respiratory Care Department.

Document and charge all modalities delivered into the electronic medical record.

Responsible for cleaning and proper assembly of equipment used within the department.

Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy

Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs

Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control

**$20,000 sign-on incentive

Job Requirements**

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapist

Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Preferred:

Clinical experience preferred, not required

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Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

Pay Range

$30.91 - $45.98 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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