• Respiratory Therapist- PFT Lab

    Essentia Health (Duluth, MN)


    Job Description:

    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.

    Education Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications:

    + Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Minnesota and North Dakota:

    + Hold and maintain certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist, or equivalent

    Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

    Certification/Licensure Required:

    + 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, 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.

     

    **Job Location:** Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

    **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America)

    **Shift Start/End:** Varies between 7am to 8am/Varies between 3:30pm and 4:30pm

    **Hours Per Pay Period:** 64

    **Compensation Range:** $32.77 - $48.72 / hour

    **Union:** USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

    **FTE:** 0.8

    **Weekends:** None

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