Respiratory Therapist - Masonic - .75 Night
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Nights
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $42.79–$61.80 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $48.40 an hour, the middle half $43.70–$51.30, across 27 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Minnesota earn a median of $47.46 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
UMMC Hospital Unit J in Minneapolis reported 304 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,332,783 hours worked: 14.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 13.9 per 100 full-time workers. 12 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center
Medicare gives M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 75% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 5% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
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Medicare lists M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
What Minnesota requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory therapist license, from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
- Proof of an approved respiratory therapy education program, a qualifying score on a credentialing exam taken within five years before applying, and a current NBRC (or board-approved national) credential; reciprocity needs a current credential and eight weeks of practice in the previous five years (Minn. Stat. 147C.15).
- Staying active: Licenses expire annually; every two years a licensee must show 24 hours of board-approved continuing education (Minn. Stat. 147C.25).
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About the job
Job Overview
Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital location in Minneapolis, MN .
We’re offering a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Flat rate / Not Prorated) for RT's with 2+ years of Neonatal / Pediatric experience who are hired at our Children's Masonic Hospital location! If you do not have the experience listed, then you can also qualify for our $11,250 Sign-On Bonus!
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.
Schedule : This position will be working 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend.
Shift Differentials
- $4/hr. Night
- $2/hr. Weekends
About Our Team
- Respiratory Therapy at the U of M Masonic Children’s hospital is a dynamic, growing department with approximately 50 staff members.
- As part of a large, integrated, academic healthcare system, the Respiratory Therapist has an integral and dynamic role in the care of children.
- We believe families are the child's primary strength and support and our Respiratory Therapists are key partners in the care team who are committed to delivering family-centered care. At the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, the child comes first.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:
- Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
- Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care.
- Evaluating care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
- Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
- Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Education
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
- License/Certification/Registration
- Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Exceptions include:
- New Graduates only - must complete RRT within 6 months of hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
$42.79-$61.80 Hourly
From Fairview Health Services's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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