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Fairview Health Services
Princeton, Minnesota

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.65-$63.04/hr

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Job Description

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Lakes Hospital location in Wyoming, MN.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.

Schedule

This position will be working casual. Casuals are required to work a minimum of 6 shifts each quarter/ 3 months. One shift must be a weekend. One holiday per year is required.

  • As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:
  • Perform Pulmonary Function test on ages 5 years and older.
  • Perform 6 minute walk tests, ABG's, Methacholine testing, Pre/Post spirometry, DLCO, MIP/MEP, MVV, Pleth, nitrogen washout.
  • Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
  • Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care.
  • Evaluating care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
  • Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
  • Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
  • Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.

About This Location

Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides high-quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care to community residents.

With more than 30 specialties, Lakes offers a wide range of personalized inpatient and outpatient services tailored to each patient’s needs, grounded in our commitment to delivering exceptional, innovative care.

Our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical suites and dedicated obstetrical operating room feature the latest technology, and Lakes is home to one of the region’s most comprehensive heart care programs.

Located in Wyoming, Minnesota, Lakes is conveniently situated just off I-35—approximately 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities, making it an easy commute from the metro while serving a growing surrounding community. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Required Qualifications

  • A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
  • Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A. in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field experience
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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 provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as prescribed by a physician. Responsibilities include performing pulmonary function tests, implementing respiratory interventions, and maintaining respiratory care equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care or a related field and possess a valid Minnesota Respiratory Therapist license. Required certifications include RRT, BLS, and the ability to obtain NRP, PALS, and ACLS within six months of hire.

Key Skills

Pulmonary function testingABG analysisPlethysmographyPatient assessmentRespiratory care equipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$91k–$131kRespiratory Therapy median $99k (middle half $91k–$102k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota52 active3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 21 employers

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<$85k
6
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
11%
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 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Early access to earned wages

Living in Princeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Median resident rent
$991/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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