Respiratory Therapist

Job Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in peopleu2019s 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: Three 12-hour shifts (1900 - 0700) per week. Every-third weekend requirement. Sign-On Bonus: 10,000 for eligible candidates 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 Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, weu2019re 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. Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 1900/0700 Hours Per Pay Period: 72 Compensation Range: $34.58 - $51.87 / hour Union: FTE: 0.9 Weekends: Every third weekend Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

Created: 2026-02-12