Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at CHI St. Gabriel's Health, you will help patients across all age groups suffering from cardiopulmonary conditions receive high-quality, physician-ordered respiratory care so they can promote their health, recover effectively, and improve their overall well-being.

Every day you will perform a full spectrum of basic and intensive respiratory therapies, acting as a physician extender to assess, manage, and treat patients. You will be expected to deliver expert care including aerosol therapy, oxygen administration, mechanical ventilation management, and airway management; participate in rapid response teams and patient rounds; educate patients and families; and collaborate seamlessly with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

To be successful in this role, you must be a highly skilled and dedicated RRT with a passion for evidence-based practice and a talent for working in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

• Deliver expert care by performing a full spectrum of basic and intensive respiratory therapies as ordered
• Act as a physician extender, assessing, managing, and treating patients with various cardiopulmonary conditions
• Provide vital patient and family education on conditions, disease management, and equipment use
• Collaborate and communicate seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transitions of care
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, integrating evidence-based practices, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives

Required

• Graduate of an accredited/AMA-certified School of Respiratory Therapy
• Current Minnesota State Board of Respiratory Care license
• BLS

Preferred

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)

In Central Minnesota you'll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel's Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We've been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.