Respiratory Therapist- Cardiac Unit-$10,000 Sign-On

Now Hiring: Full-Time Respiratory Therapist for our Cardiac Unit at Methodist Fremont Health - Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Join our team at Methodist Fremont Health, where we're currently seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Cardiac Unit for the full-time day shift. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in assessing and treating patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. From neonates to adults, your expertise will ensure the delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures as prescribed by our medical staff.

Explore Our Incentives:

• Sign-on Bonus: Earn up to $10,000
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $10,000
• Free Parking

Job Duties:

• Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independently.
• Demonstrates competency in all therapeutic modalities performed at Methodist Hospital.
• Completes high-risk/low-volume skill checklist satisfactorily and documents procedures in patient records.
• Develops, reviews, and revises plans of care as needed, based on patient assessments and physician orders.
• Regularly communicates with the patient care team to exchange information on patient condition and progress.
• Provides diagnostic procedures within the RCP's scope of practice for departments such as Heart Station and Pulmonology, including ABGs for the lab.
• Works within Protocol Guidelines to ensure all patients receive appropriate therapy.
• Educates nursing and ancillary staff regarding Respiratory Care procedures to improve interdepartmental relations.

Schedule:

• 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Location:

• Methodist Fremont Health- 450 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025

Salary:

• Pay starts at $29.43 an hour and may increase based on work history/experience.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate of Science Degree with certificate in Respiratory Care required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.
• 3-6 months of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of policies, procedures and routines required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 12 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.NE or RCP.IA) license for work state required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required.
• For MH Respiratory Therapy - PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.

About Methodist:

Methodist Health System named by Forbes in 2024 as "Nebraska's Best Employer" and "Best Employer for New Graduates"

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

Pay: From $29.43 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously worked for Nebraska Methodist Health System or any of its affiliates (Methodist Hospital, Women's Hospital, Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Fremont Hospital, Methodist Clinics, etc.?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, NE 68025 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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