RESPIRATORY THERAPI
Compensation
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Job Description
- ## $10,000 Hiring Bonus
- Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH) in Blair, NE, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our high-performing healthcare team. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact on patients’ lives by providing critical, life-saving respiratory care across emergency, acute, and chronic settings. As a key member of our team, you’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.
Why Join Us?
Join our Critical Access Hospital in an exciting, fast-paced environment with a wide range of diverse patient populations.
Work in multiple settings, including the Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Med/Surg, and outpatient diagnostics.
Collaborative and supportive team culture that values your skills and professional growth.
Consistent schedule with three 12-hour shifts (6 AM – 6:30 PM). No call.
What You’ll Do
Assess patient needs and develop personalized respiratory care plans.
Perform respiratory procedures, including bronchopulmonary drainage, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy.
Conduct cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing, such as EKGs, Holter monitors, pulmonary function tests, and cardiac stress testing.
- Assist in C-section and vaginal deliveries, providing essential newborn respiratory support.
- Educate patients and caregivers on at-home treatment programs and follow-up care.
- Maintain top-quality respiratory equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring top patient care standards.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Active Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within 6 months of hire OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5+ years of acute care experience.
- BLS required upon hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within 60 days.
- Acute care experience preferred, with the ability to adapt to various patient care settings.
Perks & Benefits
- Hiring Bonus (See Recruiter for details)
- Competitive compensation and benefit package
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at competitive rates
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH
- Short and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess patient needs, develop personalized care plans, and perform critical respiratory procedures including ventilator management and diagnostic testing. They will also provide essential respiratory support during deliveries and educate patients on at-home treatment programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold an active Nebraska Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Required certifications include BLS upon hire, with ACLS, PALS, and NRP to be obtained within 60 days.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RESPIRATORY THERAPI at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,953 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 10% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,953 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $88k (middle half $78k–$88k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Nebraska | 36 active | 3,971 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,278 in the last 30 days | 802 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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