Respiratory Therapist - 0.8FTE

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in peoples 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: Five 8-hour shifts per pay period (two week period), every other weekend & holiday requirement. Rotating days, evenings, nights. Shifts are 0630 - 01500, 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 Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, were 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 .... Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 0630, 1430, 1030 / 1500, 2300, 0700 Hours Per Pay Period: 72 Compensation Range: $35.82 - $53.26 / hour Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) FTE: 0.9 Weekends: Every other Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus: