RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Full-time Days

***$15,000 Hiring Bonus!***   Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH), located in Blair, NE, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team full-time. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of patient-centered respiratory care, assessing patient needs, utilizing critical thinking, and applying advanced clinical knowledge to develop and implement effective treatment and disease management plans. You’ll perform both routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures across a variety of settings—including emergency, acute, and chronic—while working with diverse patient populations within our Critical Access Hospital. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a collaborative, supportive healthcare team, we’d love to have you on board!  Our Mission is to partner with our community to heal, nurture and promote wellness. Our Vision is to be the first choice and the community leader in healthcare.Our Values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork.Job Summary:  Shift Details: Three 12-hour shifts 6a-6:30p.  Evaluate the effects of respiratory therapy treatment plans, observe patient progress, and recommend adjustments as needed. Perform cardiac stress testing, EKG, Holter monitors, pulmonary function tests, and other cardiac diagnostic procedures. Assist in patient care by consulting with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.  Assist in designing home exercise programs, provide instructions to patients and caregivers, and recommend follow-up programs for outpatient or home health services. Document patient care services accurately in medical records and department records. Administer respiratory therapy treatments, perform bronchopulmonary drainage, monitor vital signs, and assess physiological responses. Provide technical support to nursing staff and other allied healthcare professionals. Offer therapeutic and diagnostic recommendations to physicians based on assessments and observations. Assist during C-Section and Vaginal Birth Deliveries. Ensure proper functioning of equipment by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and coordinating repairs. Participate in problem-solving and achieve goals related to performance improvement and patient satisfaction. Job Requirements: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program. Current Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the state of Nebraska. Must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire. Current BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 60 days of hire.  Experience in working with patients of all ages in an acute care setting preferred. Must be able to work in various settings to include Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, Med/Surg, and outpatient treatment and diagnostics Benefits Package: 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.

Salary : $15,000