Respiratory Therapist - Casual

Location: North Interlake (Stonewall)

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.

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.

Assist with patient education, staff education, and special projects.

Qualifications

Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care; graduates will become registered within twelve months of employment.

Current BLS certification.

Interacts well with others; good communication skills.

Current license by the State of Minnesota as an RT.

ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.

Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.

Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

12‑hour shifts

Experience Pay Given

Shift Differential

12‑hour day/night rotations

Casual positions are not offered benefits.

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.

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/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

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