Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Full-time (0.8 FTE)

Location: Inpatient Services / Emergency DepartmentPosition Status: 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week); Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)Schedule: Rotating weekday shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; includes 24-hour call rotation, weekend, and holiday rotationPay Range: $31.58–$44.22/hour (DOE)

RiverView Health is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our Rehabilitation Services team and provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care across our service areas.

At RiverView Health, we believe exceptional patient care starts with a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our team values clinical excellence, professional growth, teamwork, and a shared commitment to helping one another succeed. We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, accountability, and adaptability, and enjoys working collaboratively with patients, families, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.

This position includes participation in a weekend and holiday rotation.

What You'll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist at RiverView Health, you will:

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, providing individualized, high-quality care
• Administer respiratory treatments, including nebulized medications, aerosol therapies, and other inhaled medications
• Provide advanced respiratory support, including oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation
• Perform EKGs and other cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures
• Play an essential role in emergency response, providing respiratory interventions during rapid responses, codes, and other critical situations
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, medications, and equipment
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that respects each individual's physical, cultural, and psycho-social needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, billing records, and respiratory equipment and supplies
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through staff education, competency development, and quality initiatives
• Promote patient safety through infection prevention practices and adherence to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards
• Maintain clinical expertise through ongoing education and professional development
• Comply with regulatory standards of the MN Medical Board of Practice, National Board for Respiratory Care, American Association for Respiratory Care

Why Join RiverView Health?

We know that finding the right position is about more than just the job itself—it's also about the people you work with, the environment you work in, and having the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.

At RiverView Health, you'll find:

• A supportive and collaborative therapy team that values teamwork and helping one another succeed
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Financial assistance with license fees
• Coverage for continuing education expenses
• Benefits including employer contributions to both a 401(k) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• A workplace culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance, professional fulfillment, and enjoying the work you do

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current State of Minnesota license in Respiratory Therapy (RT), good standing is required
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
• Current American Heart BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required. If not currently certified training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 4 months from date of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of respiratory assessment, therapeutic interventions, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team
• Individuals who have a positive impact in their work environment
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ year of Inpatient experience
• 2+ year of Emergency Department experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems
• Experience with invasive mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), and high-flow oxygen delivery systems
• Experience providing asthma education, including inhaler technique, medication management, and asthma action plans
• Experience providing COPD education, including disease management, breathing techniques, inhaler instruction, and pulmonary self-management strategies