Respiratory Therapist

CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Crosby, MN

14d•$41 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapists at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center assess and treat respiratory conditions in patients ranging from newborns to the elderly, tailoring care to individual needs. They use medical technologies to administer oxygen, medications, and ventilatory support while following safety and hospital protocols. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to integrate and optimize patient care plans, and requires autonomous, timely decision-making in high-pressure environments. Routine work includes documenting treatments and outcomes, participating in clinical rounds, and providing ongoing education and support to patients and families. The Respiratory Therapy Department provides emergency airway management and treatment for chronic conditions such as COPD and asthma, as well as other respiratory disorders. Its services include therapist-driven protocols, cardiac monitoring such as Holters and event monitors, EEGs, ventilator management, advanced airway procedures, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary diagnostics. This is a part-time position at the Main Campus in Crosby, Minnesota, working a 12-hour varied shift for 72 hours per pay period. The schedule includes every fourth weekend. The listed hourly pay range is $40.72–$52.89; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education and certifications, and market conditions.

Requirements

Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program: an associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current Minnesota Respiratory Therapy licensure.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 4 months of hire.
Able to provide a copy of the highest diploma or degree attained.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Ability to work under pressure.
Team collaboration and leadership skills.
Detail-oriented and compassionate, with a patient-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat respiratory conditions in patients from newborns through the elderly, tailoring care to individual needs.
Administer oxygen, medications, and ventilatory support while following safety and hospital protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to integrate and optimize patient care plans.
Make critical decisions quickly and accurately while functioning autonomously in high-pressure environments.
Document treatments and outcomes thoroughly.
Participate in clinical rounds.
Provide ongoing education and support to patients and their families.
Provide respiratory care that may include emergency airway management, ventilator management, advanced airway procedures, oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, EEGs, and pulmonary diagnostics.