RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System; Blair (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Competitive compensation and benefit

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair, NE, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care across multiple settings. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to optimize patient outcomes and support the hospital's community-focused mission.

Join a team that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including a $10,000 hiring bonus and a stable, three-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• RRT within 6 months OR CRT with 5+ years acute care experience.
• BLS required on hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 60 days.
• Acute care experience preferred; adaptability across settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized respiratory care plans.
• Perform respiratory procedures including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Conduct cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic tests (EKGs, Holter, PFTs).
• Assist in C-section and vaginal deliveries with newborn respiratory support.
• Educate patients and caregivers on at-home treatment and follow-up care.
• Maintain respiratory equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to uphold care standards.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Nebraska license or eligibility

Job description

***$10,000 Hiring Bonus***

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH) in Blair, NE, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our high-performing healthcare team. This is more than just a job—it is an opportunity to make a real impact on patients’ lives by providing critical, life‑saving respiratory care across emergency, acute, and chronic settings. As a key member of our team, you’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

At MCH, we are more than just a hospital - we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.

Why Join Us?

• Join our Critical Access Hospital in an exciting, fast-paced environment with a wide range of diverse patient populations.
• Work in multiple settings, including the Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Med/Surg, and outpatient diagnostics.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture that values your skills and professional growth.
• Consistent schedule with three 12-hour shifts (6 AM - 6:30 PM). No call.

What You'll Do:

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized respiratory care plans.
• Perform respiratory procedures, including bronchopulmonary drainage, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy.
• Conduct cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing, such as EKGs, Holter monitors, pulmonary function tests, and cardiac stress testing.
• Assist in C-section and vaginal deliveries, providing essential newborn respiratory support.
• Educate patients and caregivers on at-home treatment programs and follow-up care.
• Maintain top-quality respiratory equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring top patient care standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within 6 months of hire OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5+ years of acute care experience.
• BLS required upon hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within 60 days.
• Acute care experience preferred, with the ability to adapt to various patient care settings.

Perks & Benefits:

• Hiring Bonus (See Recruiter for details)
• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at competitive rates
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.