Location Address:Date Posted:September 01, 2026
Department:41005300 Respiratory Therapy
Shift:Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:12 hour shift
Hours Per Week:36
Union Contract:Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd
Key Position Details:- 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period)
- 12-hour day/evening shifts
- Every 3rd weekend rotation
- Experience with Pulmonary Function Testing preferred
Job Description:Assesses, diagnoses and treats patients suffering from cardiopulmonary respiratory disorders. Under the direction of a physician, educates patients and staff regarding chronic and acute pulmonary disorders, provides consultative services to area hospitals/agencies, and provides technical and educational support to nurses regarding respiratory procedures. Coordinates the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department.
Principle Responsibilities- Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention.
- Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies or interventions.
- Applies knowledge of approved protocols and clinical indications to interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately.
- Communicates with the Nurse and Provider to assure exchange of essential information.
- Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy.
- Provides for safe/effective management and monitoring of mechanical ventilation.
- Provides mechanical ventilatory support to meet objectives identified by the provider and/or protocols.
- Demonstrates competency in operation and troubleshooting of ventilators.
- Identifies best mode of ventilation and opportunities to optimize patient-ventilator interface through use of respiratory mechanics and waveform analysis, makes recommendations to Provider as appropriate; including non-traditional modes and techniques.
- Assesses readiness to wean, recognizes failure to wean and documents findings.
- Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
- Collaborates with nursing and providers to ensure respiratory goals are not in conflict with other aspects of patient care.
- Provides disease management education to patients and families.
- Recognizes opportunity to increase patient knowledge of disease management and/or coping skills.
- Reinforces positive patient behaviors and skills during treatment interactions.
- Possesses and shares knowledge of asthma self-management and COPD education.
- Educates patient on inhaler techniques, peak flow monitoring, asthma and COPD education to achieve patient compliance for self-administration.
- Educates patient on diaphragmatic and purse lip breathing techniques to alleviate dyspnea.
- Conducts diagnostic testing and analysis.
- Completes tests to assist in the medical management of the patient.
- Possesses clinical knowledge of interpretation of results and acts accordingly.
- Complies with policy and procedure as well as processing of report.
- Coordinates the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy department.
- Assigns workloads and exercises good judgment in delegating patient care assignments.
- Follows staffing guidelines, delegates, prioritizes and triages as appropriate.
- Follows cancellation guidelines as appropriate.
- Assures that adequate staffing is available to meet patient care needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Associate's or Vocational degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program
- 2 to 5 years experience in a critical care setting
- 2 to 5 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program
Licenses/Certifications- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice required As required by location of employment and
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required As required by location of employment and
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire) - PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 days and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required at sites providing neonatal care within 180 days
- Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred
Physical Demands- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay RangePay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit SummaryBenefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
