Respiratory Therapist - Casual
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $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
- Experience Pay Given
- Shift Differential
- 12-hour day/night rotations
About the Position
- Respiratory Therapist
- Casual (as-needed basis)
- 12-hour shifts, Days, Nights
- Respiratory Therapy
- Internal Posting Through 10/20/2026
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
Casual positions are not offered benefits.
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, including ventilator management and airway maintenance. They also provide pulmonary consults, respond to emergency 'Code Blue' calls, and assist with patient and staff education.
Requirements
Candidates must be certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care and hold a current Minnesota state license as an RT. Additionally, current BLS certification is required, with ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications expected within three months of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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