Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT - 36 Hours - Days

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be responsible for the assessment of respiratory patients with acute and chronic illnesses. This role ensures the delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures as prescribed by the medical staff for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. The position is 36 hours per week with a varied schedule, requiring 2 weekends per month and rotating holidays. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualifying candidates. Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care and fostering a culture called 'The Meaning of Care,' offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Associates of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
3-6 months of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.NE or RCP.IA) license for work state required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Requires a high degree of ability and skill in written and verbal communication to accurately relay appropriate and high-quality recommendations to other members of the patient care team.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs routine modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision.
Demonstrates competency on all routine therapeutic modalities performed.
Documents procedures in patient record according to departmental procedure.
Documents patient assessment, interventions and progress in the medical information system.
Updates the patient care plans and goals to reflect appropriate patient care needs.
Develops/reviews/revises plan of care as needed to provide optimum patient care outcome.
Receives and interprets physician orders according to professional field of knowledge.
Evaluates patients in cooperation with attending physician.
Recommends appropriate care based on AARC clinical practice guidelines.
Regularly communicates with other patient care team members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of assigned patients.
Gives a complete verbal or written report to oncoming care provider.
Uses communication board and patient care plan to keep nurse and other caregivers updated on patient's progress.
Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
Works within Protocol Guidelines and ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy.
Achieves >95% of all patients reviewed for protocol therapy.
Charts flagged for therapy changes.
Assists the Respiratory Care Department achieve a Patient Satisfaction rate >95%.
Is viewed as informative and helpful by patient.
Assists with patient needs when asked whenever possible.
Works toward improving interdepartmental relations.
Performs other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.