Respiratory Therapist - Hospital

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.63-$48.95/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking candidates excited to take care of our community as a part-time or full-time Respiratory Therapist!

  • Administer all modes of respiratory care as well as other cardiopulmonary services efficiently and effectively to all ranges, infants to adults.
  • Modalities include but are not limited to oxygen administration, nebulizer treatment, postural drainage and percussion, ventilator management, CPAP/BIPAP, pulmonary function testing, EKGs and other specialized diagnostic studies. This position will rotate every 4th weekend and a rotation of paid overnight call.

Hutchinson Health, a part of the Health Partners family, is a regional health care center 60 miles West of Minneapolis – St. Paul in a community of 15,000. It is a beautiful place to live! We employ over 500 employees in our hospitals and clinics and are proud of where we work. It is the perfect mix of a smaller community but only 45 minutes to larger cities.

Current or pending MN license required. New grad? We have an experienced staff that love to teach and are passionate about what they do.

Benefits Include

  • Excellent Medical and Dental insurance
  • Company paid disability, life insurance
  • generous PTO
  • Generous retirement!
  • Call pay and minimum call back pay
  • Great work team!
  • Relocation assistance

Why Chose Us?

  • We have the perfect mix of smaller town with everything you need but ease of access to metro life.
  • An amazing mutual respect between RT staff and nursing. A special culture and a positive work environment.
  • Everyday variety and providing care for critical ER patients.
  • Weekend rotation is only every 4th.

License/Registration/Certification Required

  • CRT or RRT, or certification eligible is preferred. Licensure with Minnesota Board of Medical Practice – Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), eligible for licensure or temporary licensure is preferred.
  • Current CPR certification required
  • ACLS, NRP, PALS certification required. If not certified at time of hire, will have one year from start date to complete.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will administer all modes of respiratory care and other cardiopulmonary services efficiently and effectively to patients ranging from infants to adults. Modalities include oxygen administration, ventilator management, pulmonary function testing, and other specialized diagnostic studies.

Requirements

A current or pending Minnesota license is required, along with current CPR certification; ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications are also required, though candidates have one year from the start date to complete them if not certified initially. CRT or RRT certification eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

3
<$115k
4
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hutchinson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k
Typical market rent
$1,183/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent Medical and Dental Insurance
Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance
Generous PTO
Generous Retirement Plan
Call Pay and Minimum Call Back Pay
Relocation Assistance