Respiratory Therapist Senior

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Care Team. This position is part-time with benefits, 72 hours per pay period, night shift and every 3rd weekend, 12-hour shifts.

Purpose of this position: The purpose of this position is to assess and administer respiratory care under medical direction. This position provides work direction and instruction to respiratory care practitioners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assists in establishing/ maintaining a patent airway including care for the potential effects of an artificial airway
• Coordinate work assignments and serves as a resource to staff in the absence of the Supervisor
• Cover the specialized needs of the Pediatric and Newborn Intensive Care units
• Serve as a resource person for respiratory care practitioners, students and medical personnel regarding department procedures and policies
• Provides manual ventilation and airway management under the direction of a physician
• Provides mechanical ventilatory support and monitoring in the intensive care units and during patient transports
• Initiates, monitors and makes recommendations regarding respiratory care procedures
• Records actions and observations on patient care delivery in the EHR
• Operates and maintains all respiratory care equipment
• Performs diagnostic procedures such as apnea testing, spirometry, and sputum induction
• Assists with staff orientation and competency development
• Instructs, monitors, and provides feedback to students
• Incorporates safety, infection control and quality improvement guidelines into the environment of care
• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications for administering therapeutic modalities
• Monitors and troubleshoots oxygen administration as requested
• Assures the proper and safe use of medical gas cylinders (oxygen, heliox, nitric oxide)
• Performs bedside PFT testing. May perform testing in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation
• Performs arterial punctures using radial and brachial sites
• Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations. As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression)
• Must be certified in CPR procedures bi-annually
• Responds to Rapid Response Team calls
• Responsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring, adjustments to, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators
• Responsible for the set up and administration of CPAP and non-invasive ventilation
• Report patient progress, and anticipated changes in patient care to the next shift
• Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars
• Assists with bedside bronchoscopies in ventilated/non-ventilated patients

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a two or four year Respiratory Care program approved by the Commission on the accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC)

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• Two years of experience as a respiratory care practitioner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Neonatal and/or pediatric experience is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated Leadership Qualities

License/Certifications:

• Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC)
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC)

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions) .
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Respiratory Therapy Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.90 (72 hours per pay period) Shift Detail: Night, Every 3rd Weekend Job Level: Staff Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: Yes Union/Non Union: Union Min: $40.62 Max: $55.37 Job Posting: Jun-15-2026