ARRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ruthton, MN $62,099 - $83,099 a year

Full Time

Job Summary: Provide patient- and family-centered respiratory care within a supportive environment that promotes best practices and relationship-based care, upholding professional respiratory therapy standards. Care guidelines align with the AARC Code of Ethics, regional respiratory care practice acts, regulatory agencies, and evidence-based standards. Demonstrate proficiency in respiratory therapy assessments, treatment modalities, life support certifications, critical thinking, and priority setting. Commit to ongoing professional development and educational growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assessment

  a. Conduct comprehensive, age-specific assessments and reassessments. b. Collaborate with family, significant others, and healthcare providers to gather complete medical histories; document findings per unit policy.

• Diagnosis

  a. Identify actual or potential physical, psychosocial, cultural, religious, safety, infection control, environmental, and teaching needs. b. Prioritize patient care based on assessment results. c. Interpret findings to prepare patient and family education and care plans.

• Planning/Outcome

  a. Work with healthcare team members on care plans and discharge or transfer strategies. b. Develop individualized care and education plans grounded in standards of practice to achieve optimal outcomes. c. Adjust care plans according to patient physical and emotional changes and input from patients and families.

• Implementation

  a. Deliver age-appropriate care based on established plans and patient priorities. b. Apply evidence-based interventions tailored to diagnoses. c. Utilize community resources to support care plans and coordinate access. d. Collaborate with caregivers to ensure cohesive plan execution.

• Evaluation

  a. Assess effectiveness of respiratory interventions. b. Monitor patient responses relative to expected outcomes. c. Evaluate responses to other healthcare provider interventions. d. Modify care plans based on evaluation results. e. Assess patient and family responses to education.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Associate Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Up to ten years of experience acceptable for this pool.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of hire and maintain active status.
• Licensed as an active Respiratory Care Provider by the relevant state health professions bureau.

Work Shift: Varied shifts within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest United States. This description is not exhaustive and may be updated as needed.