Respiratory Therapist - 0.6FTE

Job Description: Job Description SummaryBecome part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. Education Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program Key Roles & 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. • 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: Six 8-hour shifts per pay period (two week period), every other weekend & holiday requirement. Rotating days, evenings, nights. Shifts are 0630 - 1500, 1430 - 2300, 2230 - 0700. ​ Licensure/Certification Qualifications: • Must 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 • 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 Our Benefits are exceptional and Include: • Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge. • 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health. • Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded. • Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth. • Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program. • Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life. • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters. • Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job