Respiratory Therapist

Allina Health; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

Allina Health in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support our Respiratory Therapy team. You will perform assessments, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to meet patient care goals in a busy hospital setting.

The role offers permanent night shifts on a 0.6 FTE basis (48 hours per two-week pay period) with a starting bonus of up to $7,500 for eligible external talent and a 3rd weekend rotation schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention.
• Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by recommended therapies or interventions.
• Operates and troubleshoots ventilation equipment and protocols.
• Communicates with the care team to share essential information.
• Manages airway including suctioning, humidification, and monitoring.
• Educates patients and families on disease management and inhaler techniques.

Education

CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor's degree in Health Science related field

Job description

Location Address

701 Dellwood St S Cambridge, MN 55008-1920

Date Posted

September 25, 2026

Department

41005300 Respiratory Therapy

Shift

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week

24

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

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

Up to $7,500 Starting Bonus available for eligible external talent 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour permanent night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation

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
• 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
• 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 or United Hospital within 180 days) 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

$38.52 to $52.80 per hour

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 well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits 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.

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!