Respiratory Therapist

Allina Health • Faribault, MN

17d • $39 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Care department in Faribault, Minnesota. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with cardiopulmonary respiratory disorders. Under physician direction, the therapist educates patients and staff about chronic and acute pulmonary disorders, provides consultative services to area hospitals and agencies, and offers technical and educational support to nurses regarding respiratory procedures.

This is a 0.5 FTE position, equivalent to 40 hours per two-week pay period, working permanent 12-hour night shifts with every-third-weekend rotation. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory assessment and treatment, supports safe and effective mechanical ventilation, manages airways, educates patients and families, and conducts diagnostic testing and analysis. The role requires an associate or vocational degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program and 0 to 2 years in a critical care setting. The hourly pay range is $38.52 to $52.80, with starting pay depending on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreements. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a critical care setting.
• Minnesota Respiratory Therapist license from the MN Board of Medical Practice, as required based on employment location.
• Must hold at least one of the following: current American Heart Association ACLS certification; current American Red Cross ALS certification; or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days (within 180 days at United Hospital).
• PALS certification is required within 180 days at sites providing pediatric care.
• NRP certification is required within 180 days at sites providing neonatal care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program or another health-science-related program.
• 0 to 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Wisconsin Respiratory Therapist license from the WI Department of Safety & Professional Services, as required based on employment location.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide respiratory therapeutic interventions.
• Identify opportunities to improve outcomes through appropriate therapies and interventions.
• Apply approved protocols and clinical indications to progress patients appropriately.
• Communicate essential information with the care team.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and ventilators.
• Safely manage and monitor mechanical ventilation and provide ventilatory support according to provider objectives and protocols.
• Identify appropriate ventilation modes, optimize patient-ventilator interfaces, and make recommendations to providers.
• Assess readiness to wean, recognize weaning failure, and document findings.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation, weaning assessments, respiratory mechanics and waveform analysis, and non-traditional modes and techniques.
• Manage airways, including positioning, securing, humidification selection, and suctioning.
• Make decisions within the scope of practice and in the patient's best interest.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to align respiratory goals with other aspects of patient care.
• Educate patients and families about disease management, asthma self-management, COPD, inhaler technique, peak-flow monitoring, and breathing techniques.
• Encourage patient knowledge, coping skills, positive behaviors, and treatment skills.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and analysis to support medical management.
• Demonstrate competency in testing techniques and technology, interpret results, and act accordingly.
• Follow policies and procedures, including report processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree