Respiratory Therapist (Reg & Cert) - St. Anthony's Hospital
Avera
- O'Neill, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- May be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment!
- PTO on Day 1 and Options for Free Health Insurance!
- Student Loan Repayment: This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
- You will positively impact each patient you serve at St Anthony's and collaborate with other departments to provide the best patient care.
- Our Respiratory Team is flexible and supports each other within our caring work environment.
- We are a critical access hospital with 25 beds, a new ER, 3 OR rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an attached clinic.
- St. Anthony's is a critical access hospital with 25 beds, a new ER, 3 OR rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an attached clinic.
- You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of respiratory care, which may include, but not limited to oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, blood gases, airway management, non-invasive and invasive ventilator setup and monitoring.
- Associates degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
- Bachelor’s degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.
- 1-2 years relevant experience preferred.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
- Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Nebraska required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Required within 6 months:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.
- Variable Days Schedule - 9 or 12 hour shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks