Responsibilities/Job Description:Bring Your Possibilities to FairviewAt Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and thecommunities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we allshare. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, orsupporting those who do, your work matters.Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Lakes Medical Center location in Wyoming, MN. We’re offering a $6,000 sign-on bonus and you may be eligible for up to a $5,000 relocation bonus!The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE ( 48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. There is currently an every 3rd weekend requirement.Shift differential incentives:$4.00/hr for nights$2.00/hr for weekendsAs a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:Perform Pulmonary Function test on ages 5 years and older.Perform 6 minute walk tests, ABG's, Methacholine testing, Pre/Post spirometry, DLCO, MIP/MEP, MVV, Pleth, nitrogen washout.Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care.Evaluating care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.Required Qualifications:EducationAssociate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related fieldLicense/Certification/RegistrationRespiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in clinical settingBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationAdditional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hirePediatric Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hirePreferred Qualifications:EducationBachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related fieldLicense/Certification/RegistrationRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Qualifications:$42.79-$61.80 Hourly
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Respiratory Therapist - Lakes - .6 Night