Respiratory Therapist Casual

Gillette Children's • Saint Paul, MN

4d • $38 - $57

About The Position

We are hiring for a Casual Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory
Services team! This is a casual position. In-patient and outpatient coverage.
Level 1 trauma. Preferred pediatric experience. PALS required within 3 months of
hire. Ideal candidate will be able to pick up shift day, evening and/or night
and provide support to both inpatient and outpatient services at the St. Paul
Main Campus and Phalen Clinic locations.

Plans and delivers the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic
evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities
of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the development of
these deficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $37.99/hour to $56.98/hour, with a
median wage of $47.48/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. $4.25 weekends/$3.10 rotating evenings and $4.25/nights differential is
available for this position.

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a
sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment
where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at
the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture,
and work side-by-side with our patients,
families, and colleagues to help every
child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure 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
[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/
[https://www.e-verify.gov/] for further details regarding e-verify.

Requirements

• 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 3 months of hire.
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides respiratory care to patients within a family focused setting.
• Conducts thorough respiratory system assessments.
• Contributes to a collaborative plan of care for patients receiving respiratory therapies.
• Successfully implements respiratory therapies.
• Evaluates and documents respiratory therapy outcomes.
• 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 inpatient and 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• $4.25 weekends/$3.10 rotating evenings and $4.25/nights differential is available for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed