Respiratory Therapist - Certified

Compensation & Benefits 

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $35.57/hour to $53.36/hour, with a median wage of $44.47/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Patient Care: Provides respiratory care to patients within a family focused setting.

• Administer nitrous oxide sedation in the outpatient clinic setting, ensuring safe and effective delivery
• Monitor, assess, and document patient level of sedation; adjust delivery as appropriate based on patient response
• Perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in accordance with established protocols and ensure accurate results
• Conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs) and recognize/report abnormal findings
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory and diagnostic equipment to ensure proper function
• Collaborate with providers and care team to support safe, coordinated patient care
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and infection control standards in all clinical activities

Active Engagement: Active participation in the respiratory department and in the interdisciplinary work of the departments at Gillette.

• Represents the respiratory department on a committee or team.
• Attends outpatient rounds as needed.
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings.
• Presents education after hospital supported seminars and conferences to the department.

Competency in Technology Required of the Position: Demonstrates understanding of the tools and systems needed to accomplish work.

• Accurate and Efficient Work: Demonstrates accuracy, efficiency, and completeness in products and processes.  Performs tasks with appropriate urgency and accuracy while reducing waste through proactive time management.
• Procedures and Policies Follows established procedures and policies. Protects the confidentiality of personal health information.
• Ongoing revision of existing policies and development of policies to cover new practices.
• Abides by HIPPA standards for confidentiality and maintains good professional boundaries.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of Respiratory Care education program and certified through NBRC as CRT.
• Registered through NBRC as RRT. Beginning 2019, new Graduates must be registered through NBRC within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be licensed with the state of MN
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If candidate holds valid CPR through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of date of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written, is imperative
• Ability to analyze problems and formulate solutions quickly
• Must be accurate, thorough in all therapy modalities and operation of equipment

Preferred

• Experienced preferred but willing to train candidate with good decision making and critical thinking skills

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.