Respiratory Therapist

Avera; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 in Spencer, IA, is seeking a Respiratory Care professional to provide testing and treatment for pulmonary and cardiac diseases. The role includes ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management, MDI instruction, and involvement in outpatient clinics with specialists.

Responsibilities cover age-appropriate patient care, emergency response, and diagnostic procedures. The schedule features 8/12-hr shifts, some night work, and occasional holidays in a 24/7 unit.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, caring attitude, and teamwork are required.
• CRT or RRT certification is preferred; RN or Critical Care Paramedic welcome to apply.
• BLS and ACLS are required; NRP and PALS/PEARS after hire.
• Annual CEUs and credential renewal are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and policies.
• Serve in the Special Care Unit and Emergency Room; assist in emergencies.
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics and related skills after training.
• Document care and ensure age-appropriate patient considerations.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Caring attitude

Education

CRT or RRT certified

RN or Critical Care Paramedic welcome to apply

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS/PEARS

Job description

Spencer, IA

Full time

R-25009718

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

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

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.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.