Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Regions Hospital is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our group of collaborative professionals that work in partnership with the patient care team in the development, modification, and implementation of the respiratory care plan. Regions Hospital is an organization committed to improving health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients, and the community. We do this by living our values of excellence, compassion, partnership, and integrity. Being part of the HealthPartners care system provides support and opportunity for integrated services. Join our team and be a partner for good!

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will administer routine and specialized respiratory and critical care interventions to inpatients and outpatient patients of Regions Hospital including neonates, pediatrics, adolescence, adults, and geriatric patients. Regions Hospital respiratory care department has 74 RT's which provide hemodynamic monitoring for all patient populations. We have an offsite pulmonary lab that provides full service pulmonary function/cardiopulmonary stress testing.

Work schedule: FTE: 0.90 (36 hrs. weekly), Night Shift- 12 hr. shifts

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy and/or graduation from a two-year American Medical Association approved training program in Respiratory Care OR
• Coursework and credentials (i.e., graduate of two-year respiratory therapist program plus CRT credential) which meet the qualifications for the registry exam of the National Board for Respiratory Care may substitute for the associate degree.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (LRT) with the State of Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• BLS Certified
• ACLS within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy, Registered Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire.

Experience: One-year Respiratory Therapist experience

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• NRP Certification
• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Specialty (FCCS)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

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We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

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As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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