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Job Details Job Location Main Campus - Staples, MN Position Type Full Time Job Category Health Care Description $2,500 RETENTION BONUS FOR NEW, FULL-TIME HIRE About Lakewood Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Department The Respiratory Therapist team is in a close working relationship with the medical staff, other members of the health administrative personnel, patients and patient families, and maintain a cooperative working relationship within their department and interdepartmentally. Mission for Position To provide individualized personal and respiratory care to patients while preserving the patient's rights and human dignity in a confidential manner, encouraging the patient to function at their highest level of ability. Duties & Responsibilities Required job responsibilities are: Airway management and resuscitation Mechanical ventilation Respiratory and oxygen therapy Diagnostic testing and monitoring Provide care to pulmonary rehabilitation patients Maintain supplies/equipment/policies required for departmental operation Maintain appropriate logs/charts for department Provide orientation to new staff and nursing students on respiratory modalities as needed. Instruct and educate patients on COPD, asthma, smoking cessation, respiratory disease, physiology, treatment and monitoring as needed Provide respiratory therapy education to current staff as needed Position Type This is a full-time position working approximately 60 hours every two weeks and rotating every fourth weekend. Rotating holidays and on-call shifts will be required. Qualifications Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of respiratory therapy. Current registration or certification in the State of Minnesota. Satisfactory performance in similar position for a minimum of two years. Ability to plan, direct and/or implement and evaluate the respiratory care delivered to patients. Ideal Candidate Ability to problem solve Must be able to multi-task and prioritize duties Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers Must be a team player Basic Computer knowledge and skills are needed Maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients Benefits Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset! Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off 401K Match Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year Best-in-region employer HSA contributions Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage! With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare! Next Steps Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience? >>>Contact Traci Formanek to discuss the possibilities further: Traci Formanek, RN, Medical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager P: 218-894-8429 E: traciformanek@lakewoodhealthsystem.com Apply Online |Careers - Lakewood Health System Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard t race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and protected veteran status. Lakewood Health System is deeply dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)