RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Part-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System • Blair, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH) in Blair, Nebraska, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care across emergency, acute, and chronic settings. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in a Critical Access Hospital serving diverse patient populations. Care settings include the Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Med/Surg, and outpatient diagnostics.

The role has a consistent schedule of two 12-hour day shifts, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with no call. The therapist assesses patient needs, develops personalized care plans, performs respiratory procedures and diagnostic tests, supports newborns during deliveries, educates patients and caregivers, maintains respiratory equipment, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within 6 months of hire, or hold Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification with 5 or more years of acute care experience.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to various patient care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized respiratory care plans.
• Perform respiratory procedures, including bronchopulmonary drainage, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy.
• Conduct cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing, including EKGs, Holter monitors, pulmonary function tests, and cardiac stress testing.
• Assist in C-section and vaginal deliveries by providing newborn respiratory support.
• Educate patients and caregivers on at-home treatment programs and follow-up care.
• Maintain respiratory equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to support high standards of patient care.

Benefits

• Hiring bonus; see recruiter for details.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance at competitive rates.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree