Respiratory Therapist
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team
where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a
healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply
for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes,
who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we
are privileged to serve. Education Qualifications: Graduate from an
accredited respiratory care/therapy program. Key Roles &
Responsibilities Provides respiratory care through patient
assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
Performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures
and diagnostics on patients ages infant through adult. These duties
include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation, airway
management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture,
medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and
education. Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (1900 - 0700) per week.
Every-third weekend requirement. Sign-On Bonus: 10,000 for eligible
candidates Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements: Must hold state licensure in
appropriate state of practice upon hire or have applied and are
waiting for state licensure in appropriate state of practice to
award licensure not to exceed 30 days from date of hire Basic
Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re
committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life
balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental,
vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental
options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer
contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in
your professional development through training, tuition
reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at
work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time
off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and
emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR
Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: 32nd Avenue
Building Shift Rotation: Permanent Night Rotation (United States of
America) Shift Start/End: 1900/0700 Hours Per Pay Period: 72
Compensation Range: $34.58 - $51.87 / hour Union: FTE: 0.9
Weekends: Every third weekend Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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