Transport RespiratoryTherapist job in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis,
MN
| Job Ref: | 11459623 |
| Employer: | Children's Minnesota |
| Job Type: | Part Time |
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| State: | MN |
| City: | Minneapolis |
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About Children's Minnesota Children's 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, Children's 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, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org . Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's 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. Position Summary The Transport Respiratory Therapist performs specific respiratory care duties along with other responsibilities under the supervision of the medical director. The Transport 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 Transport Respiratory Therapist performs all respiratory care and transport procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures The Transport 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 and any transport related medication is required. The 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 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. This position will have the responsibility to provide quality patient care in both pre-hospital and hospital environments. Provide assessment and skill in all aspects of patient care during the transport realm. All cares and duties will be provided under the supervision of the medical director. The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be required to provide their services with a wide scope while in transport mode and under a more specific scope while providing in-hospital care, which includes intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, and emergency departments. The Transport Respiratory Therapist must have a solid knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and a good knowledge of other systems. The therapist must be able to function on a small team while in a transport environment, be able to help identify, plan, implement, and evaluate the stabilization and emergency care of acutely ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in collaboration with their team and the MCP *Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program. *Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist. *Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful completion of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). *Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (NPS) certification. *Basic Life Support (BLS) certified and current. *PALS, NRP, ACLS and STABLE certified, or within 6 months in the role. *C-NPT, PHTLS, CPEN, TNCC, or other approved advanced certification within 2 years in the role. *3 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Emergency Department experience, Neonatal or Pediatric is preferred. *Outside Transport or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience is preferred. Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands 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. Children's 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. | |
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