Respiratory Therapist Reg & Cert - St. Anthony's Hospital

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You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join Avera St Anthony's as a Respiratory Therapist!

$15,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

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.

Job Summary

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.

Education and/or Experience

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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

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.

Work Schedule

Variable Days Schedule - 9 or 12 hour shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks