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Respiratory Therapist | Rice Memorial Hospital

Centra Care
Willmar, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

This position qualifies for student loan repayment of up to $15,000, or a hiring bonus of up to $12,000, plus $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!!

New Graduates and Experienced Therapists are welcome to apply!

Find your purpose and make a difference at Rice Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist! Our Respiratory Therapists are key to helping patients through COVID-19 and multiple other conditions. They care for everyone - from infants to patients over 100!

A $5,000 hiring bonus plus $5,000 in relocation assistance (for qualified candidates- see details below)!

Full-time or Part-time positions available | Every other weekend | Rotating holidays

Our Respiratory Therapists are part of the lifesaving response teams that assist during patient emergencies. We offer both inpatient and outpatient services and strive to do our best for our patients. Join us in making a difference in Central Minnesota!

Here are some of the responsibilities of this role:

  • Complete vent management, transport, conscious sedations, and blood gas analysis
  • Member of a critical team assisting critical needs of patients
  • Ability to share input and discuss orders with providers to meet patient needs
  • Support a Level III Trauma Center with respiratory needs
  • Mentor for new graduates that start their careers on our team

What you’ll receive:

  • Support as a new grad RT
  • Open communication among your team and leaders
  • Be a part of a diverse, dynamic, and knowledgeable team
  • An environment where employees are supported in building their skills
  • Comprehensive total benefits package , compensation based on your experience

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a two or four year Respiratory Care Program (preferably through the CoARC)
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) within two years of hire
  • Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in the State of MN or temporary RT permit required
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card can be obtained upon hire

  • To be eligible for recruitment incentives you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.
  • CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, Sign-On, Relocation, and Student Loan Repayment Program may be discontinued at any time. Bonus amounts may differ based on full time and part time status.

CentraCare Health has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce and all individuals, including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare Health is an EEO/AA employer.

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