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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a RESPIRATORY PRACTITIONER to join our RESPIRATORY SERVICES team!

Salary Range: $35.71 - $53.10 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: VARIED (ALL) SHIFTS, 8/ 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

FTE: PART TIME, 0.75 FTE

Off Premise On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Practitioner deliver Respiratory Care according to established standards, policies and procedures, while maintaining competency in respiratory care principles, techniques and departmental function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirement.

+ Experience: N/A

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Temporary license with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or an active license with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification within one (1) year of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: Advanced education in Asthma and COPD.

+ Experience: One (1) year acute care. PFT, Pulmonary Rehab and Sleep Lab.

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current ACLS, NRP and National Board for Respiratory Care Registry credential (RRT).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use sound professional judgment and accept individual responsibility and accountability for decisions and outcome; to follow complex oral and written instructions; to listen and receive information and suggestions from others; to complete work assignments within given time parameters; to support St. Luke's Hospital's goals and objectives.

+ READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

+ WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

+ SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

+ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

+ REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

+ AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds and do bending, lifting, reaching, and walking. Frequent prolonged standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.

+ Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

+ Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. Freq Exposure to Fumes/Airborne particles, Rare Exposure to Radiation.

Employee Benefits

+ Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

+ PTO accrual from day one!

+ Generous retirement plan with match available.

+ Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN (https://visitduluth.com/)

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Position RESPIRATORY PRACTITIONER - RESPIRATORY SERVICES

Location

Req ID 96209