Respiratory Therapist

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera