Respiratory Therapy Technician

Location: Valentine, NE 69201

Compensation: Competitive wage

Position: Full-Time

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Respiratory Therapy Technician Cherry County Hospital & Clinic – Valentine, Nebraska

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic in Valentine, NE is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Technician to join our healthcare team. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality respiratory care while supporting the mission, goals, and professional standards of Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.

The Respiratory Therapy Technician is responsible for the administration, supervision, and direct patient care within the Respiratory Therapy Department. This position works collaboratively with providers and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective respiratory services for patients across all age groups.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing respiratory therapy treatments and patient care according to physician orders
• Supporting the daily operation and oversight of the Respiratory Therapy Department
• Monitoring patient responses and documenting care accurately
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with professional standards of care
• Contributing to a patient-centered, team-oriented care environment

This is an excellent opportunity to practice broad-based respiratory care, develop strong clinical skills, and make a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural community hospital.

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

• Health Insurance:
  Co-pay or HSA plan options: 100% paid for Employee
• Dental: 100% paid for Employee
• Vision: 100% paid for Employee
• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability: 100% paid for Employee
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Supplemental Insurances:
  Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident
• Retirement Plan: 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and tests as prescribed by the physician
• Completes all financial and patient records as required
• Maintains equipment in proper working order
• Maintains policies and procedures for the department consistent with standard of care for the profession
• Maintains proper inventory of respiratory supplies
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Participates on hospital committees as requested
• Attends workshops and educational programs as appropriate
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledgeable and able to skillfully deliver respiratory therapy care
• Good communication skills
• Desire to work closely with the sick and injured
• Interest in working as part of a team in patient care and work activities of the hospital
• Stable personality, able to work under pressure, ability to work closely with all types of health care professionals and the public
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Requires working regular hours, weekends, and call back hours
• Requires ability to move and transfer patients
• Must have the ability to move about the hospital

Reports to Hospital Administrator or Supervisor

Minimum Job Requirements

• Has completed a respiratory therapy education program which is accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education in collaboration with the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association
• Licensed by the State of Nebraska