Respiratory Therapist

Breathe life into your career with vital respiratory care.

**$10000 Sign on bonus/ 2 Year Commitment

Shift 6:30pm7:00am

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) were more than just a healthcare organization were a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years weve been providing compassionate highquality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence innovation and putting people first both our patients and our employees. Whether youre on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes youll find a culture of collaboration growth and respect. If youre looking for a career where your work truly matters we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapists at our facility assess and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions tailoring care to each patients specific needs from newborns to the elderly. Using the latest medical technologies they administer therapies such as oxygen medications and ventilatory support adhering to strict safety and hospital protocols. Collaboration is key; therapists work closely with an interdisciplinary team including physicians and nurses to integrate and optimize patient care plans. They are adept at functioning autonomously in highpressure environments making critical decisions quickly and accurately. Routine responsibilities include thorough documentation of treatments and outcomes participating in clinical rounds and engaging in ongoing education and support for patients and their families.

About the Respiratory Therapy Department:
Because Every Breath Counts

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Centers Respiratory Therapy Department we are dedicated to helping patients breathe easier recover more quickly and manage chronic lung conditions with exceptional care. Whether providing emergency airway management or longterm treatment for conditions like COPD asthma and other respiratory disorders our team offers lifesaving support in both critical and routine care environments. Our unique approach at CRMC includes therapistdriven protocols cardiac monitoring (such as Holters and event monitors) and EEGs setting us apart from other respiratory therapy programs. Our specialists are highly trained in ventilator management advanced airway procedures oxygen therapy and pulmonary diagnosticsensuring timely and accurate interventions to optimize patient care. If youre ready to become an expert that both patients and clinical staff can depend on join our Respiratory Therapy team at CRMC. Together we make every breath count.

Ideal Candidate What will make you a great fit!

• Effective communicator
• Leadership qualities
• Ethical and professional
• Adaptive to new technologies
• Strong organizational abilities
• Teaching and mentoring skills

Education and Experience

Required

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 4 months of hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Able to provide a copy of the highest diploma or degree attained
• A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program (Associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Respiratory Therapy licensure in Minnesota

Preferred

• RRT credential

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employees experience level preferred education/certifications along with market conditions.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health financial security and overall wellbeing of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical dental and vision insurance health savings accounts life insurance and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans educational assistance and reimbursement an employee assistance program worklife balance support gym membership and other discounts and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process please callor email for assistance.