Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide emergent, critical, and restorative respiratory care in an acute inpatient setting.

You will manage ventilation, airway support, ABG puncture, and medication delivery, while educating patients and families about care plans. Responsibilities include bronchoscopy assistance, critical care transport, and coordinating with the care team across day/night rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program.
• Board certification preferred: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Hold and maintain state licensure or have started licensure process within 30 days of hire.
• BCLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care through assessment, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Perform mechanical ventilation management and airway management.
• Assist bronchoscopy, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, and medication delivery.
• Educate patients and families about care and treatment plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilation management

Airway management

Bronchoscopy assistance

Critical care transport

ABG puncture

Medication delivery

Bronchial hygiene

Patient education

Education

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program

Tools

NBRC certification

State licensure

Job description

Essentia Health’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide emergent, critical, and restorative respiratory care in an acute inpatient setting.

You will manage ventilation, airway support, ABG puncture, and medication delivery, while educating patients and families about care plans. Responsibilities include bronchoscopy assistance, critical care transport, and coordinating with the care team across day/night rotating 12-hour shifts.