Respiratory Therapy Technician
Company: Cherry County Hospital
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Location: Valentine, NE 69201 Compensation: $37.51-
$49.40 based on experience 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 Responsibilities include but
are not limited to the following: * 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 Requirements: 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 PI87ab488657e3-29400-39989589
Keywords: Cherry County Hospital, Council Bluffs , Respiratory Therapy Technician, Healthcare , Norfolk, Iowa
