Respiratory Therapist

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 53,065 - 72,737; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Job summary

Allina Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The successful candidate will provide essential care in managing respiratory disorders and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. You will be responsible for patient assessment, education, and the management of mechanical ventilation.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree or similar qualification, with preference for those with a bachelor's degree in the field. Competitive pay and generous benefits await you at Allina Health.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years in a critical care setting.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in MN required based on location.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with respiratory disorders.
• Educates patients about chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Respiratory assessment and therapeutic intervention

Mechanical ventilation management

Patient education on disease management

Diagnostic testing and analysis

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Location

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted

May 21, 2026

Department

38015300 Mercy Respiratory Therapy

Shift

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week

30

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

• .75 FTE (60 hours per 2 weeks)
• 12 hour permanent night shift
• Every 3rd weekend

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 BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below (Location specific, some sites may require)
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house ACLS training (within 180 days of hire)
• 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: $38.52 to $52.80 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 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.

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
• 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.