About this role
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical CenterDepartment:
2002760 RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICE - SMMC HOSPJob 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 and maintain certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist, or equivalent
*Sign-On Bonus: 5,000 for eligible candidates
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:
1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:
Rotating Day/Eve/NightsShift End Time:
Rotating Day/Eve/NightsWeekends:
Every Other weekendHolidays:
YesCall Obligation:
NoUnion:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)Union Posting Deadline:
01/26/2026Compensation Range:
$35.82 - $53.26Employee 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.Other facts
About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
What you'll do
- 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.
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