Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistHennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.We are currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Care Team. This position is part-time with benefits, 72 hours per pay period, night shift and every 3rd weekend, 12-hour shifts.Purpose of this position: The licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide respiratory care to patients. RTs maintain population specific competence to care for the neonate through geriatric patient. The RT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on the physical, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs of the patient. The RT complies with all rules and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.Responsibilities:Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assists in establishing/maintaining a patent airway including care for the potential effects of an artificial airwayProvides manual ventilation and airway management during transports under the direction of a physicianProvides mechanical ventilatory support and monitoring in the intensive care unitsInitiates, monitors and makes recommendations regarding respiratory care proceduresRecords actions and observations on patient care delivery in the EHROperates and maintains all respiratory care equipmentPerforms diagnostic procedures such as apnea testing, spirometry, and sputum inductionMonitor and document staff performanceAssists with staff orientation and competency developmentInstructs, monitors, and provides feedback to studentsIncorporates safety, infection control and quality improvement guidelines into the environment of careResponsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindicationsKnows and follows the indications and contraindications for administering therapeutic modalitiesMonitors and troubleshoots oxygen administration as requestedAssures the proper and safe use of medical gas cylinders (oxygen, heliox, nitric oxide)Performs bedside PFT testing. May perform testing in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientationPerforms arterial punctures using radial and brachial sitesBe a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situationsAs part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression)Must be certified in CPR procedures bi-annuallyResponds to Rapid Response Team callsResponsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring, adjustments to, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilatorsResponsible for the set up and administration of CPAP and non-invasive ventilationReport patient progress, and anticipated changes in patient care to the next shiftProper documentation in department recordsParticipates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminarsAssists with bedside bronchoscopies in ventilated/non-ventilated patientsQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Completion of a two or four year Respiratory Care program approved by the Commission on the Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)Preferred Qualifications:Neonatal and pediatric experience preferredLicense/Certifications:Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory TherapistCertified as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC)Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC) within one year of hireTotal Rewards Package: We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement. For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.