Job Description:
Provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. Performs 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. For East Market, MMES location: Responsible for performing all aspects of respiratory care equipment set up including instructing customers of all ages and abilities on the safe and proper use of equipment along with related home safety, infection control and emergency preparedness issues. Also responsible for detailed knowledge of respiratory equipment use and purpose, including contraindications, and general knowledge of durable medical equipment and supplies. Performs rotating 24 hour on-call duty. Maintains all required documentation in customer files and/or care plans and performs periodic follow up equipment and home assessments.
Education Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
For staff hired after June of 2019: Staff must obtain and maintain certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 18 months of hire or transfer.
East MMES:
Must have active and valid Respiratory Therapist licensure through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice upon hire and Wisconsin Board of Medical Practice within 90 days of hire.
FTE
0
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Varies
Shift End Time
Varies
Weekends
No
Union
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
