Respiratory Therapist at Northfield Hospital & Clinics – Northfield, Minnesota

• Providing and monitoring therapeutic treatment administration:
  • Medical gases, aerosols, humidification, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, but not including administration of general anesthesia;
  • Application and monitoring of mechanical ventilatory support;
• Providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of natural airways and insertion and maintenance of artificial airways;
• Assessing and monitoring signs, symptoms, and general behavior relating to, and general physical response to, respiratory care treatment or evaluation for treatment and diagnostic testing, including determination of whether the signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, or general response exhibit abnormal characteristics;
  • Assisting hemodynamic monitoring and support of the cardiopulmonary system
  • Assessing and making suggestions for modifications in the treatment regimen based on abnormalities, protocols, or changes in patient response to respiratory care treatment
• Obtaining physiological specimens and interpreting physiological data including:
  • Analyzing arterial and venous blood gases;
  • Assessing respiratory secretions;
  • Measuring ventilatory volumes, pressures, and flows;
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic testing of breathing patterns related to sleep disorders;
• Instructing patients and their families in techniques for the prevention, alleviation, and rehabilitation of deficiencies, abnormalities, and diseases of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Utilization of protocols, guidelines, pathways, and policies driven by evidence-based medicine, expert opinion, and standards of practice.
• Transcribing and implementing verbal, written, or telecommunicated orders from a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant for respiratory care services.
• Discharge planning, case management & utilization of DME services as needed.
• Educating staff on proper use of respiratory equipment, processes and outcomes as well procedures within the scope of practice identified at NH+C, such as, ABG lab draws.
• Restocking and cleaning of equipment.
• Resource to assist in all departments and clinics if able or needed and other duties as assigned.
• Support of public education activities focused on the promotion of cardiopulmonary wellness and prevention that is sustainable.

• Current RRT license with The National Board of Respiratory Care, in good standing
• Current Respiratory Therapist license with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, in good standing
• Current BLS must be enrolled in NH+C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
• Current ACLS must be enrolled in NH+C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
• Current PALS must be enrolled in NH+C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
• Current NRP certification (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months)
• Initial Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) within six months.
• Workplace Violence education in New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.

• Three years critical care experience
• Reliable, mature skills in judgment, organization, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English

This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation, benefits, work schedules, and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.