Cardio Pulmonary Technologist, Minneapolis, Minnesota

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

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Department Overview

The Pulmonary Medicine department provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders. Diagnostic services, respiratory care therapeutic services and respiratory care diagnostic services are all provided in a collaborative team environment which supports the needs of the patient and their family. In addition, research on new technology and treatment options are continuously explored.

Position Summary

This position is comprised of a wide variety of important responsibilities regarding infant and pediatric diagnostic testing. All duties directly impact patient care and are focused on obtaining a diagnosis and/or therapy options for referring physicians. The position interfaces closely with Neonatologists, Pulmonologists, Cardiologists, Pediatricians, Family Practice and various referring physicians, nursing staff, patient and families and others both inside and outside the hospital. Procedures Include: Cardiorespiratory Studies (pneumograms and memory monitor unit recordings), pulmonary function testing, hypoxic challenges, 6-minute walk tests, impedance pH testing, VO2 Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, and exercise stress tests.

This position may require cross campus work.

Required:
* Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy School
* Current Minnesota State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
* Current BLS Certification

Preferred/Desired:
* Pediatric Experience
* RRT Eligible/Obtained
* CPFT or RPFT
* Asthma Educator Certification

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.