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Respiratory Therapist

  • CHI St. Gabriel's Health
  • Little Falls, Minnesota
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About Us

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 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $26.91 - $41.75 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-450337
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Hours/Pay Period
64
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Therapy
Union
3319MNA

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Respiratory Care assists physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel in caring for diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities by applying therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic procedures.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status.
  2. Implements oxygen, gas, and humidity therapy. Maintains oxygen and humidity devices and emergency equipment.
  3. Performs oximetry, safely obtains blood samples and verifies accuracy of results.
  4. Sets up, monitors, and maintains invasive and noninvasive ventilatory and oxygenation devices; recognizes and corrects malfunctions or inappropriate settings.
  5. Strong patient care and customer services skills: Provide high quality care and diagnostic services that are appropriate, efficient and effective; ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of patients, ages and physical conditions.
  6. Participates in patient’s assessments/evaluations, maintenance of airways and ventilation, resuscitation efforts and other emergency medical treatments.
  7. Able to work independently as well as part of a team with the ability to be self-motivated. Is dependable and reliable.
  8. Stocks supplies, prepares ventilators/Bipap and other equipment for immediate use; maintains a neat and orderly work area.
  9. Proficiently perform all assigned tasks proficiently; manage patient flow; preparation, procedure and charges.
  10. Demonstrates efficient multi-tasking skills, organizational ability and time management; Electronic Health Record and efficient use of computer skills; work in stressful situations.
  11. Provides proper patient information, medical history and performs necessary duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
  12. Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Active license to practice Respiratory Care through the Board of Respiratory Care(NBRC) required; CRT credentialed from the National Board of Respiratory Care or LPN with competencies for Respiratory Care completed

Excellent communication skills, thoroughness and attention to detail, able to work independently and as a team member in an efficient and organized manner, possess mature thought, sound judgement and technical accuracy

Preferred

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

Where You'll Work

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.

Total Rewards

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

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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