RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Full-time Days
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 role works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support patient outcomes in a Critical Access Hospital serving diverse patient populations. The position works across the Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Med/Surg, and outpatient diagnostics. The schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with no call. A $10,000 hiring bonus is advertised; details are available from the recruiter.
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) certification with 5 or more years of acute care experience.
- BLS certification upon hire.
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within 60 days.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience is preferred, along 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, 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 about at-home treatment programs and follow-up care.
- Maintain respiratory equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to support patient care standards.
Benefits
- Hiring bonus; see recruiter for details.
- Competitive compensation and benefit 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
