Respiratory Therapist - Spencer Hospital

Avera•Spencer, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment. Position Highlights Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital. This position qualifies for hiring incentives. The amount of incentives offered may be discussed during the interview process. The Spencer Hospital Respiratory Care team provides testing and treatment for all range of patients with pulmonary and cardiac diseases through therapeutic programs, diagnostic services, and other additional services; ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management for all patients needing assistance with breathing, smoking cessation education along with metered dose inhaler (MDI) instructions, and host routine outpatient clinics with visiting cardiology and pulmonology specialists.

Requirements

Must have excellent communication skills, caring attitude, and a be a team player.
CRT or RRT certified, RN or Critical Care Paramedic welcome to apply.
BLS, ACLS required.
NRP, PALS/PEARS required after hire.
Will require yearly validation and job specific CEUs.

Responsibilities

Meets expectations in providing care considering age specific growth and development needs and other special needs.
Performs and documents respiratory care in compliance with physician orders and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Provides respiratory care as required in the Special Care Unit and the Emergency Room and acts as a team member responding in emergency situations.
Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostics and other respiratory skills as required after training.