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Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Respiratory Therapist!
You may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment!!
Position Highlights:
- This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3-year commitment!
- Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve
- Be a part of a rewarding team
Job Summary
- The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
- The individual must 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 required.
- 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.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.
Work Schedule
- variable, department is staffed from 6:00am-6:30pm; 72 hours every 2 weeks
- Day Shift; 9 or 12 hour shifts
- Weekend rotation: every fourth (one year advance notice)
- Holiday rotation: one to three holidays per year; (five year advance notice)
- Call time: Begins at 6:30 pm- 1 to 2 days/week with an additional day occasionally; housing available across the street tom the hospital
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
- $25.00 – $37.75 per hour