Respiratory Therapist Reg
About The Position
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, the Respiratory Therapist provides specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. The role includes treatments such as breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. The therapist assesses patient needs, uses critical thinking to develop and carry out care plans, and responds calmly and effectively in routine and emergency situations. The position performs basic respiratory care and develops and implements respiratory therapy plans as directed by physicians or protocols. It also administers and monitors critical care procedures, including mechanical ventilation, physiological monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. The therapist evaluates patient responses, records care in the medical record, communicates pertinent evaluation data to physicians, and may recommend changes to therapy modes. The role includes educating patients, families, staff, and students about respiratory therapy, equipment, and procedures, as well as taking on charge responsibilities in the supervisor’s absence and assigning work according to staff competency.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited respiratory program.
- NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification, with Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification to be obtained within one year of hire.
- Active Nebraska license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within three months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within nine months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic respiratory care and develop and implement respiratory therapy plans as directed by physicians or protocols.
- Administer and monitor critical care procedures, including mechanical ventilation, physiological monitoring, and diagnostic procedures.
- Assess patients’ needs related to therapy modality, frequency, and duration, taking into account age, cognitive and physical abilities, and developmental needs.
- Communicate pertinent patient evaluation data to physicians and recommend changes to specific modes of therapy when appropriate.
- Observe patient responses to therapy, evaluate and document them in the medical record, and immediately report adverse reactions.
- Instruct patients, families, staff, and students about respiratory therapy theory, treatments, equipment, procedures, and techniques; document instruction as required.
- Provide instruction and referrals for home care patients and their caregivers using age- and ability-appropriate language and materials.
- Assume charge person responsibilities in the supervisor’s absence and assign workloads based on staff competency.
- Promote a positive, quality-focused work environment in the provision of patient care.
Benefits
- $13,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
- $10,000 loan forgiveness for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
