Respiratory Therapist
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: O'Neill • Iowa, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $28 - $42 per hour
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management of the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
- Evaluate patients and administer respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests.
- Document patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record.
- Initiate and implement respiratory care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Perform administration, set-up, maintenance, and evaluations of supplemental oxygen and ventilator management.
- Assist in cardiac arrest situations by performing CPR and emergency airway care.
Requirements
- An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire
- Bachelor's preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
Benefits
- This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment.
- 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 principle balance faster.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
respiratory therapycardiopulmonary treatmentspatient assessmentventilator managementsupplemental oxygen administrationCPRemergency airway carerespiratory care planspatient documentationinterventions
Certifications
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)active license in state of practice