Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Patient Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health’s Respiratory Care Service at St. Joseph’s Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform emergent, critical, and restorative care in an acute inpatient setting.

You will manage mechanical ventilation, airway care, ABG procedures, and medication delivery, while educating patients and families. The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program and state licensure or pending licensure within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
• NBRC certification preferred (RRT or CRT) if applicable.
• State licensure required or pending up to 30 days from hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care in an acute care inpatient setting.
• Perform procedures such as mechanical ventilation management, airway management, ABG puncture and medication delivery.
• Assist in bronchoscopy, critical care transport, bronchial hygiene, and patient education.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Critical care

Education

Graduation from accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Essentia Health’s Respiratory Care Service at St. Joseph’s Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform emergent, critical, and restorative care in an acute inpatient setting.

You will manage mechanical ventilation, airway care, ABG procedures, and medication delivery, while educating patients and families. The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program and state licensure or pending licensure within 30 days.