Respiratory Therapist | Day-Night Rotation

Allina Health; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist for day and night rotations. In this role, you will ensure optimal patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and utilize your knowledge of respiratory therapies and protocols. The role includes responsibilities for patient assessments, therapeutic interventions, and education.

Benefits

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in MN or WI.
• Experience in a critical care setting.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes by utilization/recommendation of appropriate therapies.
• Provides mechanical ventilator support safely and effectively.
• Communicates with the care team to ensure exchange of essential information.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist | Day - Night Rotation

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 29, 2025

Department:

44005300 Respiratory Therapy

Shift:

Day/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

30

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Owatonna Service Workers-SOW

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Bring your Respiratory Therapist expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our Respiratory Therapy team. Your focus will be on meeting patients needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to the highest quality of care at Allina Health.

Key Position Details:

• 12-hour shifts, day / night rotation - 7 am or 7 pm start times
• Rotating weekend coverage - every third
• Benefit eligible.

For more information or questions please contact me at:

[e-mail]

Location:

Owatonna Hospital

2250 NW 26th St, Owatonna, MN 55060

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• 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 ventilator 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, and 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.
• 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.

Basic Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Experience working in a critical care setting
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice or Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Department of Safety & Professional Services as required by location of employment
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care 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 Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program
• 2 or more years as a Respiratory Therapist
• ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred within 180 Days

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: $38.39 to $51.49 per hourThe 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.

Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.

We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.