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Avera is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Team!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!

• Career Growth opportunities!

• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.

• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.

Job Summary

• 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.

• 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.

Education and/or Experience

• Required

• Associates Degree

• With a certificate in Respiratory Care.

• Preferred Education

• Bachelors Degree

• With a certificate in Respiratory Care.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Nebraska.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.

• Preferred License/Certification

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks

• 3 rd to 4 th weekend rotation

• 1 to 3 holidays per year rotation

• General hours 6:00am-6:30pm

• On call 1-2 nights a week rotation

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $26.25 - $39.50 per hour

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