Respiratory Therapist - RT

Job Description:
Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. Perform 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:

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapists, or equivalent.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified within 1 month

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained within 1 year.

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Pay Range
$34.21 - $51.32 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.