Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344


Date Posted:

September 04, 2025

Department:

34005300 Respiratory Therapy

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

.8 FTE (64 hours per two week pay period)8-hour day shiftsNo weekends

Job Description:

Provides direct supervision of respiratory staff. Serves as a clinical resource, educator, communication liaison, and role model of professional respiratory care practice. Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates patient care activities, staff education, and management activities.

Principle Responsibilities

Coordinates daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department.Identifies and responds to changes and/or problems with department activities.Collaborates with staff to ensure quality and scope of service.Adjusts staffing and approves OT based on predetermined guidelines.Participates in direct patient care, when necessary.Supervises Respiratory Care staff.Recruits and hires for respiratory care positions.Onboards, orients, and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff.Provides leadership, management, oversight and work direction. Establishes clear expectations and deliverables.Conducts annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.Determines workload balance and distributes volume of work among staff.Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.Designs work processes and direct work performance to be in compliance with all policies, rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply.Ensures all departmental mandatory education and competency requirements are completed.Establishes and maintains departmental quality standards.Challenges staff to enhance customer service by setting high standards and promoting their involvement.Collects and analyzes departmental data related to customer satisfaction.Follows through to resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.Identifies opportunities to improve care and responds appropriately.Identifies and assesses patient and employee safety issues.Analyzes data, develops action plans and implements processes to address patient and employee safety issues.Protects patients, self and others from injury and accidents by maintaining a safe environment and using equipment properly.Reviews all patient and employee occurrences, takes corrective action, and reports appropriately within established timeframes.Assesses effectiveness of actions taken to improve safety.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited healthcare related program within 24 months of hire2+ years experience in Respiratory Therapy2+ years leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited healthcare related program5+ years experience in Respiratory Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice required by location of employmentLicensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required by location of employmentBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource requiredPEARS-Ped Emerg Assess Recog Stabilize - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 DaysPALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Allina Health required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 DaysNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required at sites providing neonatal care within 180 DaysCredentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care requiredACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource 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: $43.65 to $60.40 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 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.