Respiratory Therapist

Allina Health System • Faribault, MN

22h

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Care team in Faribault, Minnesota. This role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with cardiopulmonary respiratory disorders. Under physician direction, the therapist educates patients and staff about acute and chronic pulmonary disorders, provides consultative services to area hospitals and agencies, and provides technical and educational support to nurses regarding respiratory procedures. The position is 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period), working permanent 12-hour night shifts, with an every-third-weekend rotation.

The therapist provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic interventions, supports safe and effective mechanical ventilation, manages airways, educates patients and families, and conducts diagnostic testing and analysis. The role requires collaboration with nurses, providers, and the broader care team to support patient-centered care and appropriate respiratory treatment.

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.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, as required based on location of employment.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist through the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services, as required based on location of employment.
• Must have at least one of the following: current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association; current ALS certification from the American Red Cross; 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide respiratory therapeutic interventions.
• Identify opportunities to improve outcomes through appropriate therapies or interventions, and apply approved protocols and clinical indications to progress patients appropriately.
• Communicate essential information with the care team.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
• Safely manage and monitor all forms of mechanical ventilation and provide ventilatory support according to provider objectives and protocols.
• Identify appropriate ventilation modes and opportunities to optimize the patient-ventilator interface, making recommendations to providers as appropriate.
• Assess readiness to wean, recognize weaning failure, and document findings.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation using a bag/valve device, weaning assessment, 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, collaborating with nurses and providers to align respiratory goals with other aspects of care.
• Educate patients and families about disease management, asthma self-management, COPD, inhaler techniques, peak flow monitoring, and diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing.
• Reinforce positive patient behaviors and skills during treatment interactions.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and analysis to support medical management, apply appropriate clinical knowledge to interpret results, and comply with policies, procedures, and report processing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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