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Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36.09-$47.31/hr

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Job Description

What You Can Expect

Our Respiratory Therapists love Grand Itasca for the stability, meaningful work and great team. If you are looking for professional growth and development with hands on experience caring for a diverse patient population, Grand Itasca is where you belong!

We're glad you are thinking about joining us!

Grand Itasca is a great place for Respiratory Therapists. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Let's Talk About Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 12-hour Shifts day/night rotations
  • Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
  • Experience Pay Given
  • Experience Pay Given
  • Shift Differential

Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship/grant Opportunities

  • Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
  • Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
  • STDB (short term disability bank)
  • 401K with employer contributions
  • Employee Referral Program

About the Position

  • Respiratory Therapist.75-.9 (60-72 hours per pay period)
  • 12-hour shifts, Days, Nights
  • Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Internal Posting Through 10/23/26

Job Summary

The respiratory therapist is responsible for providing and maintaining administration of respiratory therapy procedures. Review all therapy orders, see all patients receiving respiratory care and assure the administration of quality care for all patients. They play an active role in the training/consulting of the nursing staff and shall accept special projects, as assigned. Responds to all emergency situations and shall be a resource for all medical/nursing staff.

Here's What You'll Do When You Join Us

  • Perform and monitor all respiratory therapy procedures as ordered by the physicians.
  • Assess patient conditions and communicate those conditions with the physician.
  • Accurately document therapy and its effects in the patient's medical record.
  • Respond to all "Code Blue" calls.
  • Maintain patient airways and ventilation.
  • Set up and monitor all ventilator/BiPAP patients and communicate with medical/nursing staff in regard to the patient's care.
  • Perform Pulmonary Function Testing as ordered by the physician.
  • Administer pulmonary consults to all patients.
  • Assists with patient education, staff education, and special projects.
  • If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

1. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care; graduates will become registered within twelve months of employment.

2. Current BLS certification.

3. Interacts well with others; good communication skills.

4. Current license by the State of Minnesota as an RT.

5. ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.

6. Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.

7. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

About Grand Itasca

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non-profit, state-of-the-art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

Salary Range

$36.09- $47.31 Hourly

Benefits Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement, tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more.

Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital AFSCME Service Contract | Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement, tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: granditasca.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist is responsible for performing and monitoring respiratory therapy procedures and maintaining patient airways. They also respond to emergency situations, assist with patient and staff education, and document therapy effects in medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must be certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care and hold a current Minnesota state license. Additionally, they must possess current BLS certification and be able to obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within three months of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVentilator managementBiPAP monitoringCode blue responseAirway maintenanceStaff trainingClinical documentationACLS certificationPALS certificationNRP certification

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Median resident rent
$1,090/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Rapids, MN
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Shift Differential
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance
Generous paid time off
Short term disability bank (STDB)
401K with employer contributions
Employee Referral Program