Respiratory Therapist - Ridges

Overview

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. We’re offering a $13,500 sign-on 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.

This position will be working 0.85 FTE (68 hours every two weeks). The shift length is 12 hours on the day shift, with a 2 out of 6 weekend rotation. Shift differential incentives: $2.00/hr for weekends.

• Assessing patient needs and identifying expected outcomes.
• Implementing respiratory interventions based on the 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.

• Education
  • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care / Therapy or related field
• License/Certification/Registration
  • Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the NBRC with 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in clinical setting
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional Requirements (must be obtained and maintained)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care / Therapy or related field
• License/Certification/Registration
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the NBRC

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more. This description does not include all plan details.

An individual’s pay rate within the posted range may be determined by factors including skills, education, experience, and market conditions. We prioritize pay equity and internal team equity when making offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the approved program at the time of offer will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.