Respiratory Therapist Hennepin County Medical Center paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 701 Park Ave (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 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 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 licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide respiratory care to patients. RTs maintain population specific competence to care for the neonate through geriatric patient. The RT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on the physical, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs of the patient. The RT complies with all rules and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assists in establishing/maintaining a patent airway including care for the potential effects of an artificial airway

Provides manual ventilation and airway management during transports under the direction of a physician

Provides mechanical ventilatory support and monitoring in the intensive care units

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

Monitor and document staff performance

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)

Preferred Qualifications:

Neonatal and pediatric experience preferred License/ Certifications Licensed with the State of Minnesota as a 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) within one year of hire 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; and Tuition reimbursement.

For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department :

Respiratory Care

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 :

$37.99

Max :

$51.26

Job Posting :

Aug-11-2026