Respiratory Therapist - Spencer Hospital at Abarca Health

Spencer, Iowa, United States

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Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

Excellent communication skills, caring attitude, and 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

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CRTBronchodilator TherapyChest PhysiotherapyOxygen TherapyPulmonary Function TestingHolter MonitoringCardiac Stress TestingVentilator ManagementBiPAPCPAPEchocardiograms

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the compensation and benefits for this position?

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

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position at Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA, with no remote work option mentioned.

What certifications and skills are required for the Respiratory Therapist role?

Candidates must be CRT or RRT certified (RN or Critical Care Paramedic welcome), with BLS and ACLS required; NRP and PALS/PEARS required after hire. Excellent communication skills, caring attitude, and team player qualities are essential.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The schedule is 60-64 hours per pay period, mostly day shifts (8 & 12 hr shifts), with 2-12 hr night shifts per 6 week schedule, 3 holidays per year, and every 4th weekend; it may fluctuate based on department needs.

What is the work environment like at Spencer Hospital?

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital in northwest Iowa with over 500 employees, a pleasant work environment, highly skilled and caring staff, and a Respiratory Care team providing comprehensive testing and treatment.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

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501-1,000Employees