Respiratory Therapist - Duluth
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team
where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a
healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply
for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes,
who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we
are privileged to serve. Education Qualifications: Graduate from an
accredited respiratory care/therapy program Key Roles &
Responsibilities Provides respiratory care through patient
assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
Performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures
and diagnostics on patients ages infant through adult. These duties
include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation, airway
management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture,
medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and
education. Schedule: Nine 8-hour shifts per pay period (two week
period), every other weekend & holiday requirement. Rotating days,
evenings, nights. Shifts are 0630 - 1500, 1430 - 2300, 2230 - 0700.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Must hold and maintain
certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory
Therapist, or equivalent Must hold state licensure in appropriate
state of practice upon hire or have applied and are waiting for
state licensure in appropriate state of practice to award licensure
not to exceed 30 days from date of hire Basic Cardiac Life Support
(BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire Our Benefits are
exceptional and Include: Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you
have time to refresh and recharge. 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute
to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia
Health. Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and
disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded. Invest
in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to
fuel your professional growth. Supporting Families: Experience
seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.
Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in
all aspects of life. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because
work-life balance matters. Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off
during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans,
including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented
by dental insurance. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At
Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being,
growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with
supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with
employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we
invest in your professional development through training, tuition
reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at
work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time
off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and
emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR
Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building B - St
Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United
States of America) Shift Start/End: 0630, 1430, 2230 / 1500, 2300,
0700 Hours Per Pay Period: 48 Compensation Range: $35.82 - $53.26 /
hour Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) FTE: 0.9 Weekends:
Every other Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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