Respiratory Therapist (Reg & Cert) - St. Anthony's Hospital - Now Hiring

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

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join Avera St Anthony's as a Respiratory Therapist!

$15,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment!
• PTO on Day 1 and Options for Free Health Insurance! 
• Student Loan Repayment: 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 principal balance faster.
• You will positively impact each patient you serve at St Anthony's and collaborate with other departments to provide the best patient care.  
• Our Respiratory Team is flexible and supports each other within our caring work environment. 
• We are a critical access hospital with 25 beds, a new ER, 3 OR rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an attached clinic.  
• St. Anthony's is a critical access hospital with 25 beds, a new ER, 3 OR rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an attached clinic. 

Job Summary

• You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Ability to 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 preferred.  
• 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.
• Required within 6 months:   
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.

Work Schedule

• Variable Days Schedule - 9 or 12 hour shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks