Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Location
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory therapy procedures, reviewing all therapy orders, and ensuring quality care for all patients receiving respiratory care. They must respond to all emergency situations and act as a resource for medical and nursing staff.
Candidates must be certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (or become registered within twelve months), hold a current Minnesota RT license, and possess current BLS certification. ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required within three months of employment.
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
Respiratory Therapist Casual (as-needed basis) 12-hour shifts, Days, Nights Respiratory Therapy Internal Posting Through 4/2/2026 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. $36.09- $47.31 Hourly