• Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Spencer Hospital

    Avera (Spencer, IA)


    Location:

    Spencer, IA

    Worker Type:

    PRN

    Work Shift:

    As Needed (United States of America)

     

    Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.

    Position Highlights

    Spencer Hospital is a rural** **hospital located** **in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

     

    The Spencer Hospital Respiratory Care team provides testing and treatment for all range of patients with pulmonary and cardiac diseases.

    Therapeutic programs include:

    + Bronchodilator therapy

    + Chest physiotherapy

    + Pre-and post-surgical respiratory care and oxygen therapy

    Diagnostic services include:

    + Complete pulmonary function testing

    + 24- to 48-hour holter monitoring

    + Cardiac stress testing

    + Oxygen determination and titration

    + Outpatient pentamidine nebulizer treatment

    + Sleep evaluation screening

    + Echocardiograms

    Additional services include:

    + Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management for all patients needing assistance with breathing

    + Smoking cessation education along with metered dose inhaler (MDI) instructions

    + Host routine outpatient clinics with visiting cardiology and pulmonology specialists

    Responsibilities:

    + Meets expectations in providing care considering age specific growth and development needs and other special needs.

    + Performs and documents respiratory care in compliance with physician orders and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

    + Provides respiratory care as required in the Special Care Unit and the Emergency Room and acts as a team member responding in emergency situations.

    + Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostics and other respiratory skills as required after training.

    Requirements:

    + Must have excellent communication skills, caring attitude, and a be a team player.

    + CRT or RRT certified, RN or Critical Care Paramedic welcome to apply.

    + BLS, ACLS required. NRP, PALS/PEARS required after hire.

    + Will require yearly validation and job specific CEUs.

    Schedule:

    + As needed. 24-7 unit.

    + Typically 12 hr shifts - 5:30-6

    + The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department

     

    Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!

     

    Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email** **[email protected]** **.

     

    Learn more about Spencer Hospital:** **spencerhospital.org

     

    At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

     

    The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

    Additional Notices:

    For TTY, dial 711

     

    Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.