Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, Critical Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care in an acute inpatient setting. You will assess patients of all ages, manage ventilation and airway procedures, assist with bronchoscopy, critical care transport, ABG puncture, and medication delivery, while educating patients and families.

The role requires NBRC certification/licensure, BCLS within 1 month of hire, and active state licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.
• NBRC certification preferred (RRT or CRT) and state licensure as a requirement.
• BCLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care to patients from neonate to adult.
• Perform mechanical ventilation management and airway management.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, critical care transport, ABG puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene and patient education.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education

Education

Graduate from accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care in an acute inpatient setting. You will assess patients of all ages, manage ventilation and airway procedures, assist with bronchoscopy, critical care transport, ABG puncture, and medication delivery, while educating patients and families.

The role requires NBRC certification/licensure, BCLS within 1 month of hire, and active state licensure.