Job Information
Essentia Health Respiratory Therapist - RT in Duluth, Minnesota
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
12760 Respiratory Care Service
Job Description:
If you're passionate about improving respiratory health and providing compassionate care, you will be a great fit for our Team!
In this position you will provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
In addition, you will perform all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages infant through adult.
These duties include but are not limited to:
· Mechanical ventilation
· Airway management
· Critical care transport Arterial blood gas puncture
· Medication delivery
· Bronchial hygiene
· Patient assessments and education.
Education Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Staff must obtain and maintain certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 18 months of hire or transfer
Must hold state licensure in appropriate state of practice upon hire or have applied and are waiting for state licensure in appropriate state of practice to award licensure not to exceed 30 days from date of hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified within 1 month
For internal staff hired before June of 2019
Must hold certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapists, or equivalent.
Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:
Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.
401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.
Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.
Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.
Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.
Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.
Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.
Are you ready to breathe life into your career? Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist and make a direct impact on the well-being of patients every day with Essentia Health excellent Respiratory Therapist Team!
Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us!
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FTE:
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
- 1430, 1830, 2230
Shift End Time:
1500, 1900, 2300, 0700
Weekends:
every other
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
05/27/2024 11pm
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