• Respiratory Therapist - RT

    Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN 56401

    Job #2688403665

  • 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. 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

    $10,000 Sign On Bonus

    12 hour Shifts

    Qualifications

    Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

    Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

    • Staff must obtain and maintain certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 18 months of hire or transfer.

    • 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) certified within 1 month

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    Internal Staff hired before June 2019

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

    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.

    Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. We are activity reviewing applications for our Respiratory Care Therapist position.

    Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!

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    FTE

    0.9

    Shift Rotation

    Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

    Shift Start Time

    1830

    Shift End Time

    0700

    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.

    Weekends

    yes

    Holidays

    Yes

    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.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

    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.