Respiratory Therapist

Fairview Health Services; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12‑hour shifts

Every 3rd Weekend Rotation

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision, & life insured

401K with employer contributions

Job summary

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Minnesota is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide and monitor respiratory therapy procedures and ensure quality care for all patients. The role includes training nursing staff, responding to emergencies, and supporting special projects.

The position requires NBRC certification, Minnesota RT license, BLS, and within three months ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials. Expect 60–72 hours per pay period with 12-hour shifts and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care; graduates will become registered within twelve months of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• Interacts well with others; good communication skills.
• Current license by the State of Minnesota as an RT.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor all respiratory therapy procedures as ordered by the physicians.
• Assess patient conditions and communicate those conditions with the physician.
• Accurately document therapy and its effects in the patient's medical record.
• Respond to all "Code Blue" calls.
• Maintain patient airways and ventilation.
• Set up and monitor all ventilator/BiPAP patients and communicate with medical/nursing staff in regard to the patient's care.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administer pulmonary consults to all patients.
• Assists with patient education, staff education, and special projects.

Skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Attendance reliability

Education

Minnesota RT license

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 3 months

National Board Respiratory Care – registry within 12 months

Job description

Job Overview

What You Can Expect:

Our Respiratory Therapists love Grand Itasca for the stability, meaningful work and great team. If you are looking for professional growth and development with hands on experience caring for a diverse patient population, Grand Itasca is where you belong!

We're glad you are thinking about joining us!

Grand Itasca is a great place for Respiratory Therapists. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Let's talk about benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 12-hour Shifts day/night rotations
• Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
• Experience Pay Given
• Experience Pay Given
• Shift Differential
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
• STDB (short term disability bank)
• 401K with employer contributions
• Employee Referral Program

About the Position:

• Respiratory Therapist
• .75-.9 (60-72 hours per pay period)
• 12-hour shifts, Days, Nights
• Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
• Respiratory Therapy
• Internal Posting Through 10/23/26

Job Summary:

The respiratory therapist is responsible for providing and maintaining administration of respiratory therapy procedures. Review all therapy orders, see all patients receiving respiratory care and assure the administration of quality care for all patients. They play an active role in the training/consulting of the nursing staff and shall accept special projects, as assigned. Responds to all emergency situations and shall be a resource for all medical/nursing staff.

Here's what you'll do when you join us:

• Perform and monitor all respiratory therapy procedures as ordered by the physicians.
• Assess patient conditions and communicate those conditions with the physician.
• Accurately document therapy and its effects in the patient's medical record.
• Respond to all "Code Blue" calls.
• Maintain patient airways and ventilation.
• Set up and monitor all ventilator/BiPAP patients and communicate with medical/nursing staff in regard to the patient's care.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administer pulmonary consults to all patients.
• Assists with patient education, staff education, and special projects.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care; graduates will become registered within twelve months of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• Interacts well with others; good communication skills.
• Current license by the State of Minnesota as an RT.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

About Grand Itasca:

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non-profit, state-of-the-art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

Salary Range:

$36.09- $47.31 Hourly

Benefits Overview:

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement, tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital AFSCME Service Contract | Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

Compensation Disclaimer:

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement,tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: https://www.granditasca.org/benefits/AFSCME-S

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status