Respiratory Therapist

Spencer Municipal Hospital; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital Respiratory Care team seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide testing, treatment, and management for pulmonary and cardiac conditions. Shifts and duties include 24-7 coverage with CPAP/BiPAP, MDI instruction, and outpatient clinics with specialists.

Responsibilities include executing respiratory care per orders, documenting care, and collaborating with a cross-functional team in emergencies. Required credentials and ongoing CEUs are listed in the job post.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a caring attitude.
• Must be a team player and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations in providing care considering age specific growth and development needs.
• Performs and documents respiratory care per physician orders and department policies.
• Provides respiratory care in the Emergency Room and Special Care Unit and responds in emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

CRT or RRT certification

RN license

Critical Care Paramedic

Job description

Location: Spencer, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America)

Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment. Position Highlights: Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital. This position qualifies for hiring incentives. The amount of incentives offered may be discussed during the interview process.

The Spencer Hospital Respiratory Care team provides testing and treatment for all range of patients with pulmonary and cardiac diseases through therapeutic programs, diagnostic services, and other additional services; ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management for all patients needing assistance with breathing, smoking cessation education along with metered dose inhaler (MDI) instructions, and host routine outpatient clinics with visiting cardiology and pulmonology specialists.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations in providing care considering age specific growth and development needs and other special needs.
• Performs and documents respiratory care in compliance with physician orders and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Provides respiratory care as required in the Special Care Unit and the Emergency Room and acts as a team member responding in emergency situations.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostics and other respiratory skills as required after training.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills, caring attitude, and a be a team player.
• CRT or RRT certified, RN or Critical Care Paramedic welcome to apply.
• BLS, ACLS required.
• NRP, PALS/PEARS required after hire.
• Will require yearly validation and job specific CEUs.

Schedule

60-64 hrs per pay period (full-time benefit eligible) Unit is staffed 24-7 - No Call Majority of day shifts - 8 & 12 hr shifts 2-12 hr night shifts per 6 week schedule 3 holidays per year Every 4th weekend The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department

Benefits

• Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!

Contact

Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail].

About Us

Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.