Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2002760 RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICE - SMMC HOSP Job Description: Provides emergent, critical and restorative respiratory care through patient assessment, intervention, education and evaluation. Within the acute care inpatient hospital setting, performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages neonate through adult. These duties include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation management, airway management, bronchoscopy assist, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and education.

Education

Qualifications

Educational

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program 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 Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire FTE: 0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Day/Eve/Night Rotation Shift End Time: Day/Eve/Night Rotation Weekends: Rotating Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) Union Posting Deadline: 07/3/2026

Compensation

Range: $35.82 - $53.26 Employee

Benefits

at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re 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.