Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 01 Eagan - Eagan, MN 55121Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Respiratory Therapist/Registered NurseSalary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 HourlyJob Category: Health CareNorthwest Respiratory Services is seeking for a Respiratory Therapist and/or a Registered Nurse at our Eagan, MN location.

Northwest Respiratory Services is a leading provider of oxygen and respiratory products throughout the Midwest and Rockies. We specialize in serving the long-term care community and oxygen dependent Veterans.

As the Respiratory Therapist you will maintain and continue to build our strong reputation of customer service in the industry.

You will apply your unique skill set and experience to home care and skilled nursing facility environments by setting patients up, providing comprehensive instruction, follow up and ongoing support of high technology modalities.

Job Duties: Deliver, set up and provide instruction of home medical equipment to include oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, BiPAP, CPAP, overnight and continuous oximetry, humidity systems, suction, tracheostomy tubes, trilogy 100 invasive/NIV, and pediatric set ups Provide routine equipment maintenance about proper use, safety, cleaning and continuing education to clients Schedule and conduct staff in-services of respiratory equipment to skilled nursing facilities as requested Serve as a resource to referrals, physicians, clients and NRS staff; Assist with troubleshooting of equipment Benefits: $35-$40 per hour Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance 401k Eligibility on Day One of Employment FSA Account (Medical and/or Dependent) Pet Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Vacation, sick and paid holidays Qualifications

Key Qualifications: National Board for Respiratory Care Registration or Certification Current License in the state of Branch location and in other state(s) as required based on territory served Valid Driver’s License Ability to pass a motor vehicle records check, and drug test Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills Proficient in Office 365 A desire to work with the public and help others obtain a better quality of life Dedication to our mission that includes caring for our customers with the highest standard of compassion, integrity, and care We look forward to seeing your application and the opportunity to speak with you further!

Northwest Respiratory Services is a privately held, regional leader in the respiratory product and service industry. We proudly serve patients in their own homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and veterans receiving care from the VA Hospital.

Since 1976, we have been a trusted partner, dedicated to the highest standard of care at the best possible value. Northwest Respiratory Services is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will deliver, set up, and provide instruction on home medical equipment for patients in home and facility settings. They will also perform equipment maintenance, conduct staff in-services, and serve as a resource for physicians and clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse license and possess National Board for Respiratory Care registration or certification. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle records check and drug test are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient instructionOxygen concentrator setupTracheostomy careSafety complianceDocumentation

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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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

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$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.

  • On-site

Living in Eagan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$378k
Typical market rent
$1,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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.

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

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

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About Northwest Respiratory Services

Home Health Care Services
St Paul, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401k Eligibility on Day One
FSA Account
Pet Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability