Respiratory Therapist

Avera Health; O'Neill (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Retirement matching up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera St Anthony's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a day shift. You will assess, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages, performing oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and diagnostic testing.

The role requires active licensure, NBRC credentials, and a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice
• CRT or RRT NBRC certification upon hire
• Bachelor's degree preferred and 1-3 years of experience in respiratory care

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and interpret orders for respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests.
• Implement and monitor respiratory care plans to improve patient outcomes in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Set up and manage oxygen therapy, airway clearance, aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and related medications.
• Ensure airway patency and assist in CPR and emergency airway care.
• Perform blood gas testing and manage blood gas analysis equipment.
• Assist in sleep studies and outpatient clinics as needed.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests, exercise testing, ECGs, and monitor cardiac events.
• Educate clinical staff on respiratory equipment and EKG usage.
• Help update policies, QA reports, and maintain equipment/supplies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's

1-3 years

Job description

$29.25 - $44.00

Location

Avera St Anthony's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.25 - $44.00

Position Highlights

Day Shift Schedule.

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.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

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. This position may also be required to work in the sleep lab.

What you will do

• Evaluates patients in order to receive, review, interpret, and administer the prescribing orders regarding respiratory and cardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Accurately documents patient assessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medical record, as well as submits charges in an accurate and timely manner.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care. Initiates and implements respiratory care plans and interventions to meet the needs of the patient in conjunction with the entire healthcare team to ensure full understanding and cooperation to improve patient outcomes.
• Performs administration, set-up, titration, maintenance, evaluations and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive or non-invasive ventilator management, and preparation and administration of respiratory medications.
• Ensures airway patency including various means of suctioning. (tracheal, nasal, and oral). Attends and assists to patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway care.
• Performs arterial and capillary punctures, runs venous, arterial and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes and lactic acid tests and maintains and operates the Blood Gas analyzer.
• May assist in Pulmonary Rehab by providing appropriate exercises and education to participants.
• May assist in outpatient clinic as needed and may schedule sleep studies and obtains prior authorizations for the sleep studies when applicable.
• Performs diagnostic testing through pulmonary function, stress exercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry, holter and cardiac event monitoring.
• Instructs clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapy equipment and the use of the EKG equipment.
• Assists with implementing and updating policies and procedures, maintenance of quality assurance reports and records, and maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
• 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

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Bachelor's
• 1-3 years

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].