Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$38.79-$58.19/hr
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Job Description
Find your purpose at Rice Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist! Come join our team in providing quality care from first breath to last breath and for every breath in between.
Respiratory Therapists at Rice Memorial Hospital are apart of a diverse and dynamic team that provide personalized and compassionate care in Willmar Minnesota.
You will assess and treat inpatients and outpatients requiring airway assistance and administering diagnostice prodedures, complete vent management, transport, conscious sedations, and blood gas analysis.
You will have the ability to share input and discuss orders with providers to meet patient needs as well as mentor new graduates that start their careers with our team.
Schedule
- Casual | Will work on an as needed basis
- Day and Nights | 12 hour shifts
Pay and Benefits
- Pay starting at $41.62 per hour, pay determined by experience
- Pay range: $38.79 - $58.19 per hour
- Earn an additional $2.00 per hour during Evening shifts and weekends | $2.75 for Night shifts
- PTO accrual
Qualifications
- Graduate of a two or four year Respiratory Care Program (preferably through CoARC)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in the State of MN or temporary RT permit
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy, can be obtained upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 180 days of hire
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess and treat inpatients and outpatients requiring airway assistance and diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible for vent management, patient transport, conscious sedation, and blood gas analysis.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 65% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $81k–$121k | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $86k–$101k)61 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota | 57 active | 3,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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