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Fairview Range
Hibbing, Minnesota

Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.32-$48.15/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Fairview Range is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for our Respiratory Care team in Hibbing, MN.

Respiratory Therapy at Fairview Range is an integral part of our care team, providing world-class care to patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

Based within the hospital, our team cares for patients in Acute Care, ICU, Emergency Department, Women's Health and Birth Center, and responds to emergency codes.

Our team also works closely with the Sleep Lab, Pulmonary Function Lab, and Cardiac Rehab departments, as well as liaising with M Health Fairview’s Home Medical Equipment.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner specializes in the delivery of cardiopulmonary care and treatment of the patient from premature infants to geriatric. Care is provided at the patient’s bedside or in special function labs. The level of care given can range from critical care to diagnostic testing. Care is given using the current practice parameters and policies/procedures while supporting the goals, mission, vision, and values of Fairview Range.

Schedule: This position will work 72 to 80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 12-hours on the day/evening/night shifts. Weekends: Every third

Internal posting through: 11/14/26

About This Unit

  • Department of approximately 14 staff, with over half the staff having 15+ years of experience.
  • Adjacent Sleep Lab, Pulmonary Function lab.
  • Teaching institution for area Respiratory Therapist programs.
  • Level IV trauma center with a 17-bed Emergency Department and 4-bed ICU.
  • Attends all deliveries and OB emergencies for Women’s Health and Birth Center which includes 4 labor and delivery suites.
  • Responds to all emergency codes within Fairview Range Medical Center.

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

  • As a Respiratory Therapist you will be responsible for:
  • Advancing critical care procedures, including managing all ventilators and BiPAPs.
  • Performing effective airway management including intubations, extubations, trach tube changes, bag/mask ventilation, conscious sedation.
  • Routine respiratory care procedure on inpatients and outpatients.
  • Performing diagnostic procedures including ECG’s, pulmonary function, and oximetry.
  • Performing equipment assembly and testing.

Effectively educating patients and students. Attending staff meetings, in-services and educational opportunities.

Required Qualifications

  • Must maintain registration with State of Minnesota as a "State Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner."
  • CRT/RRT or eligible with the NBRC.
  • Current RRT or obtain within one year of hire date.

Must have passed BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BCS or willing and able to complete required class within first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 5 years of clinical experience in respiratory care.

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional 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 comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to patients ranging from premature infants to geriatric in various hospital settings. Responsibilities include managing ventilators, performing airway management procedures, and conducting diagnostic tests like ECGs and pulmonary function assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and hold or be eligible for NBRC certification. Applicants are required to possess or obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BCS certifications within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator managementBiPAP managementIntubationExtubationPulmonary function testingPatient education

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k 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$67k–$100kRespiratory Therapy median $97k (middle half $89k–$103k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Minnesota56 active3,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 68% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,244 in the last 30 days723 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$85k
2
$85k-95k
7
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
38%
PSLF eligible
19%
CME allowance
6%

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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 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Fairview Range

Hospitals and Health Care
Hibbing, Minnesota
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement

Living in Hibbing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k
Median resident rent
$833/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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