Respiratory Therapist - 24 to 36 hours a week

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health Virginia Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across the full age range, from infants to adults. You will assess, plan, intervene, educate, and evaluate patient care, including ventilation support and arterial blood gas procedures.

The role requires an accredited respiratory care program graduate, state licensure within hire or pending, and BCLS certification within one month of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
• State licensure required or pending within 30 days of hire.
• BCLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Perform general and critical care respiratory care procedures for patients from infant to adult.
• Manage ventilation, airway support, and related diagnostics and therapies.

Skills

BCLS

Education

Accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Building Location:

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department:

2082760 RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICE - VIR HOSP

Job Description:

Provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. Performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages infant through adult. These duties include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation, airway management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and education.

Education Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

Preferred Qualifications:

Minnesota and North Dakota:

• Hold a certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist, or equivalent

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Must hold state licensure in appropriate state of practice upon hire or have applied and are waiting for state licensure in appropriate state of practice to award licensure not to exceed 30 days from date of hire
• Basic Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire

FTE:

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

FTE Flex Day/Night (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0630 - 1830; 1830 - 0630

Shift End Time:

0630 - 1830; 1830 - 0630

Weekends:

Rotating

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT)

Compensation Range:

$36.11 - $46.39

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].