Respiratory Therapist - 24 to 36 hours a week

Paradox; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health Virginia Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (0.6 FTE) to provide respiratory care from infants to adults, including assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.

Responsibilities cover mechanical ventilation, airway management, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene and patient education. Eligible candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold NBRC credentials, obtain state licensure quickly, and maintain BCLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
• Must hold state licensure or be in process with licensure not to exceed 30 days from date of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Perform mechanical ventilation, airway management and critical care transport.
• Arterial blood gas puncture and medication delivery.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans.

Education

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist

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/Certification Qualifications:

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

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)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/29/2026

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].