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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist Senior Hennepin County Medical Center paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 701 Park Ave (Show on map) Jun 15, 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 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 born 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) -AND- Two years of experience as a respiratory care practitioner
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferred
Neonatal and/or pediatric experience is preferred
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.
