Job description
Winona Health Services
Respiratory Care
Respiratory Therapist
Full-Time (0.90 FTE) 72 Hours a Pay Period
Nights, Hours between 6:45 pm - 7:15 am
Weekends: Every Third Weekend
Holidays: Every Third Holiday
Position Overview:
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the performance of respiratory therapy and associated diagnostics to patients and residents in the inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. Carries out the responsibilities and duties of a Respiratory Therapist and performs all modalities of respiratory therapy care common to the field, according to established plans of care and at the direction of the treating provider. Duties include maintaining knowledge in all equipment pertaining to respiratory care and the ability to operate these efficiently, ventilators included. Must be able to interpret blood gases and adjust therapy accordingly. Must be able to perform tracheostomy tube changes, and conduct electrocardiograms. Effectively educates and communicates with patients and their family members, concerns regarding their respiratory-related disease process, and the proper use of related equipment/medication.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be able to operate other clinical equipment in the care of patients. Care/equipment may include, but is not limited to: suction and pulmonary function testing.
- Maintains, cleans, calibrates, and assesses the proper function of all equipment in the department.
- Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Requires a Bachelor's or Associate Degree through an accredited school of respiratory care. CPR Certification
- Requires Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and Minnesota State Registration
- Must obtain CPR, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certificate within first year in the position
- Must be competent in all respiratory therapy treatments including, but not limited to: nebulizer, ventilator use and maintenance, Acapella, ECG completion, pulmonary function testing, EEG testing, tracheotomy care, MDI use and instruction, spirometry, oxygen administration, and assessments
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, & Cerner
Nonessential Skills and Experience:
- Previous respiratory care experience is preferred
Internal Applicant Policy:
It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.
Disclaimer:
Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
Skills
Preferred- Computer Skills
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