RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH) in Blair, NE, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our high-performing healthcare team. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact on patients’ lives by providing critical, life-saving respiratory care across emergency, acute, and chronic settings. As a key member of our team, you’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience preferred, with the 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, such as EKGs, Holter monitors, pulmonary function tests, and cardiac stress testing.
Assist in C-section and vaginal deliveries, providing essential newborn respiratory support.
Educate patients and caregivers on at-home treatment programs and follow-up care.
Maintain top-quality respiratory equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring top patient care standards.