Respiratory Therapist (Reg & Cert) - Full-time
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Join the team at Avera!
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Award Winning Health Care:
Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
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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.
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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.
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Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Respiratory Therapist!
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You may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment!!
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Position Highlights:
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- This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3-year commitment!
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- Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve
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- Be a part of a rewarding team
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- PTO Day 1
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- Options for Free Health Insurance
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- 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. - n
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Job Summary
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- The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
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- 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.
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Education and/or Experience
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- Associates degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
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- Bachelor's degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
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- 1-2 years relevant experience preferred.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
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- Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Nebraska required.
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- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
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- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
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- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
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- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire.
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- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.
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Work Schedule
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- Variable, department is staffed from 6:
00am-6:
30pm; 72 hours every 2 weeks - nt
- Day Shift; 9 or 12 hour shifts
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- Weekend rotation:
every fourth (one year advance notice) - nt
- Holiday rotation:
one to two holidays per year; (four year advance notice). - nt
- Call time:
Begins at 6:
30 pm- 1 to 2 days/week with an additional day occasionally; housing available across the street from the hospital - nt
- Team works together with scheduling to provide a good work life balance for each other
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Pay
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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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- $25.00 - $37.75 per hour
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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