Respiratory Therapist Inpatient / Weekend nights

Brief Overview

Provides appropriate respiratory care therapies specific to the neonatal and pediatric population in accordance with the hospital policy/procedure.

Assesses, plans and implements appropriate respiratory plan of care based on the cardiopulmonary needs of the patients.

Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and recommends revisions to the multidisciplinary care team.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical competence in administrating respiratory care.
• Administers therapeutic medical gases with appropriate devices per Provider order or protocol/pathway or standards of practice to include; medical Oxygen, Air, Heliox, Nitric Oxide.
• Provides emergency care to patients per (policy/procedures).
• Documents accurately in the electronic medical record reflecting accurate assessment/evaluation, modification and patient's response to therapy, changes in condition and therapeutic interventions/procedures.
• Participates in career, student and other professional opportunities to showcase the profession.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited AMA approved school of respiratory care, accredited by the National Board of Respiratory Care Required.
• Bachelor's Degree from an AMA approved accredited school in respiratory care Preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in respiratory therapy Required.
• Preferred experience working with neonatal and or pediatric patients.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates competency in technical skills related to the Respiratory Therapy department.

Licenses and Certifications

• Health Services\RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner current and valid in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required.
• Health Services\RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist within 1 Year Required.
• Current and valid National Registered Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NPS) credential within three years of hire Required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required.

Benefits

Bonus $15,000 (external candidates only)

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

FT, night weekends