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Respiratory Therapist Reg

CHI, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Respiratory Therapist Reg

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$33.84 - $50.34 /hour Job Metadata

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Responsibilities

Perform specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support, and pulmonary function assessments. Assess and evaluate appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient age, cognitive and physical abilities, and developmental needs. Make recommendations for changes in therapy modes. Educate patients and arrange home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using appropriate language and materials. Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs, continuing education programs. Maintain established department policies, procedures and objectives concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control. Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. Certified CRT by NBRC; obtain RRT within 1 year upon hire. Active license in Nebraska and/or Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. BLS or BLS instructor certification through AHA required. ACLS certification within 3 months of hire; PALS within 6 months; NRP within 9 months. Benefits and Work Environment

CommonSpirit Health is part of a faith-based health system. Work at CHI Health Immanuel in North Omaha, a full-service hospital with cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. The commitment to serve the community inspires staff to provide highest quality of care. Location

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