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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