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Respiratory TherapistAllina Health • Shakopee, MN, United States
Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Allina Health • Shakopee, MN, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Location Address :

1455 Saint Francis Ave

Shakopee, MN 55379-3374

Date Posted : October 31, 2025

Department :

46005310 Cardiopulmonary Services

Shift :

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length : 12 hour shift

Hours Per Week : 24

Union Contract :

SEIU-8-St Francis Technical-TSF

Weekend Rotation : Every 3rd

Job Summary :

Join Allina Health as a Respiratory Therapist, where you'll play a crucial role in our Respiratory Therapy team. Your expertise will be essential in addressing patient needs and facilitating a seamless healthcare experience. Your commitment and collaboration are key to delivering exceptional care at Allina Health.

Key Position Details :

  • 0.6 FTE (48-hours per two week pay period)
  • 12-hour night shifts
  • Every 3rd weekend

Meet our Care Team members : Respiratory Therapist

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.

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 for interventions and routinely applies protocols to progress patients appropriately.
  • Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information.
  • Demonstrates competency with operation and troubleshooting of equipment used for therapy.
  • Provides for safe / effective management and monitoring of all forms of mechanical ventilation.
  • Provides mechanical ventilatory support safely and effectively 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, makes recommendations to provider as appropriate.
  • Assess readiness to wean, recognizes failure to wean and documents findings.
  • Provides invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ventilation during transport, manual resuscitation by bag / valve device, weaning assessment, respiratory mechanics and waveform analysis, non-traditional modes and techniques.
  • Manages airway appropriately to include positioning, securing, humidification selection and suctioning.
  • Negotiates decisions within own scope of practice and in the best interest of the patient.
  • Collaborates with nurses and providers to assure 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 pursed lip breathing techniques to alleviate dyspnea.
  • Conducts diagnostic testing and analysis.
  • Completes necessary tests to assist in the medical management of the patient.

  • Demonstrates competency in technique and technology to meet standards.
  • Possesses clinical knowledge of interpretation of results and acts accordingly.
  • Complies with policy and procedure as well as processing of report.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Associate's or Vocational degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program or
  • 0 to 2 years in a critical care setting
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program or other health science related program
  • 0 to 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Licenses / Certifications

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice required based on location of employment
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required based on location of employment
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required
  • ACLS / BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred within 180 Days
  • PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days or
  • PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days
  • 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 Range

    Pay Range : $39.16 to $52.54 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly 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 Summary

    Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

    Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

    In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

    Benefits include : Medical / Dental

    PTO / Time Away

    Retirement Savings Plans

    Life Insurance

    Short-term / Long-term Disability

    Paid Caregiver Leave

    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.
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