Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:Job Description:Provides emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care through patient assessment, intervention, education and evaluation. Within the acute care inpatient hospital setting, performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages neonate through adult. These duties include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation management, airway management, bronchoscopy assist, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and education.
Education Qualifications:Educational Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program
Preferred Qualifications:
Minnesota and North Dakota:
- Hold and maintain 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 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/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:0630 - 1500, 1430 - 2300, 2230 - 0700
Shift End Time:0630 - 1500, 1430 - 2300, 2230 - 0700
Weekends:Rotating
Holidays:Yes
Call Obligation:No
Union:USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:09/17/2026
Compensation Range:$35.82 - $53.26
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 (218) 576-0000.
