Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) Full-Time

Alomere Health prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.

Department: Cardiopulmonary Services

Employment Status: Full Time (1.0) 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period

Benefit Status: Full-Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health +):
  Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings
• Please see more details about our benefits here:
  Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

• Monday
  - Friday:
  Shift Rotation

• 7:00am-3:30pm or3:00pm-11:30pm
• 2 or 3 nights per month on call or as needed

• Every 4th weekend

Respiratory Therapist(RT) will be responsible for efficiently and effectively administer all modes of respiratory care as well as other cardiopulmonary services to all ranges of patient's infants to adults. Modalities include but are not limited to oxygen administration, nebulizer treatment, postural drainage and percussion, ventilator management, CPAP/BIPAP, pulmonary rehab, pulmonary function testing, EKGs and other specialized diagnostic studies.

• Works closely with Physicians/Providers and Nursing staff.
• Requires ability to advise and work with care providers in offering optimal respiratory care.
• Requires very good communication skills and cooperative work ethic.

• Responsible for daily shift reports and maintaining daily patient log sheet.
• Accurate documentation accurately all information necessary into electronic medical record.
• Completes all charges for services in electronic medical records.
• Works with director in obtaining Performance improvement data when needed.

• Therapists must be proficient in the operation of equipment.
• Responsible for the proper use and care of equipment.
• Maintain equipment and requests repairs or replacements as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of supplies necessary to operate department services.
• Attendance in all in-services and training sessions on new equipment.
• Responsible for cleaning and proper assembly of equipment used in department.
• Will follow hospital infection control policies and cleaning guidelines.

• Work activities range from departmental skills to professional skills.
• Patient treatment is diversified according to diagnosis and individual needs.
• Therapist must be able to utilize evaluations and treatment techniques in a formal standardized format or policy and procedure.
• Must be able to handle emergent patient care situations.
• Therapist must be able to complete job tasks consistently on a timely basis for organizational, departmental and patient needs.
• Utilizes judgment to set priority, delegate's tasks and manages time consistently in order to complete patient and departmental responsibilities.
• Responsible for efficiently and effectively administering all forms of respiratory treatments
• Responsible for charge rounds and equipment management.

• Performs other duties as requested.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and required trainings.
• Demonstrates ability to use equipment relevant to position.