Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care
About the role
Provides emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care through patient assessment, intervention, education and evaluation. Performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages neonate through adult.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Airway management
- Bronchoscopy assist
- Critical care transport
- Arterial blood gas puncture
- Medication delivery
- Bronchial hygiene
- Patient assessments and education
Requirements
Education Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: 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) certification within 1 month of hire
Qualifications
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. Includes a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
Benefits
Essential Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions, Training, Tuition Reimbursement, Educational Programs, Flexible Scheduling, Generous Time Off, Wellness Resources.
Pay
$35.82 - $53.26 / hour
Schedule
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Day/Eve/Night Rotation/Day/Eve/Night Rotation
Hours Per Pay Period: 48