Respiratory Therapist - 36 hours a week

Paradox; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd, MN seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation for patients from infant to adult.

Responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, airway management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient education and discharge planning. Schedule: rotating 12-hour shifts with weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
• Must hold state licensure in appropriate state of practice upon hire or have applied and are waiting for licensure to award licensure not to exceed 30 days from date of hire.
• BCLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Includes mechanical ventilation, airway management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and education.

Skills

BCLS

State licensure

Education

Graduate from accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4002760 RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICE - SJMC

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.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, with rotating weekends.

Education Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• 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 Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire

FTE:

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Rotating 12-hour shifts, including 7:0 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Shift End Time:

Rotating 12-hour shifts, including 7:0 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Weekends:

Rotating weekends

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

Compensation Range: $34.96 - $52.44

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].