Respiratory Therapist

Overview Location Address: 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073-1514 Date Posted: September 09, 2025 Department: 43005300 Respiratory Therapy Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 10 hour shift Hours Per Week: 30 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None Location: New Ulm Medical Center Address: 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 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 0.75 (60 hours per 2-week pay period) 10-hour day shifts No weekends Required weekday overnight call: call shifts will vary weekly and is shared amongst Respiratory Therapist team. Weekday overnight call consists of Monday through Thursday nights. Members of the Respiratory Therapist Team will be required to support in numerous areas of our facility. Areas include but are not limited to the Inpatient care departments consisting of the Mental Health Unit, Medical Surgical Unit, Specialty Care Unit and Birth Center - both maternal and neonate patients, in addition to the Emergency and Surgery Services. Therapists will also be required to function in the clinical patient care areas including Pulmonary Function Testing, Outreach Pulmonology visits and leading our Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions, in addition they will also help to configure and instruct Home Sleep Studies. Careers with Purpose: Dee Moore Contact For more information or questions, please reach out to me at: View email address on click.appcast.io Location New Ulm Medical Center Address: 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 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 as required by location of employment and Licensed Respiratory Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required as required by location of employment and BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required and ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred within 180 days and PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days or PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required at sites providing pediatric care within 180 Days and 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: $36.22 to $49.65 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. Benefits 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. 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 and offers resources and programs to support you. 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 Note: Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. #J-18808-Ljbffr