Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Council Bluffs, Iowa, us, 51502
Job Summary
Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Address: 933 E. Pierce St., Council Bluffs, IA
Schedule: Casual – rotating shifts
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the assessment of respiratory patients with acute and chronic illnesses to ensure delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures as prescribed by the medical staff for neonate, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.
Essential Job Functions
Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision.
Demonstrates competency on all therapeutic modalities performed at Methodist Jennie Edmundson.
Completes high‑risk/low‑volume skill checklist satisfactorily.
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 patients progress.
Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
Maintains continuity of hospital to ensure optimum and timely patient care interventions.
Provides diagnostic procedures within the RCP's scope of practice for departments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist also provides diagnostic procedures within the RCP's scope of practice for departments such as Heart Station and Pulmonology. Also AGBs for lab.
Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes charge responsibilities in the absence of a Lead therapist.
Works within Protocol Guidelines and ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy.
>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.
Helps educate nursing and ancillary staff regarding Respiratory Care procedures.
Job Requirements
Education
Associates of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
Bachelor of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.
Experience
3–6 months of on‑the‑job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care within 12 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position required.
Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
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.
Physical Requirements Weight Demands
Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Occasionally performed (1%–33%): climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting
Frequently performed (34%–66%): balancing, carrying, crouching, distinguishing colors, keyboarding/typing, lifting, pulling/pushing, repetitive motions, standing, stooping/bending, twisting, walking
Constantly performed (67%–100%): grasping, hearing, reaching, seeing/visual, speaking/talking
Job Hazards
Not related: explosives, electrical shock/static, radiation alpha, beta and gamma, radiation non‑ionizing
Rare (1%–33%): chemical agents, mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Occasionally (34%–66%): biological agents, physical hazards, equipment/machinery/tools
About Nebraska Methodist Health System Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
We focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. Our culture, "The Meaning of Care," sets us apart and helps families gain confidence in their health care journey.
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Schedule: Casual – rotating shifts
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the assessment of respiratory patients with acute and chronic illnesses to ensure delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures as prescribed by the medical staff for neonate, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.
Essential Job Functions
Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision.
Demonstrates competency on all therapeutic modalities performed at Methodist Jennie Edmundson.
Completes high‑risk/low‑volume skill checklist satisfactorily.
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 patients progress.
Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
Maintains continuity of hospital to ensure optimum and timely patient care interventions.
Provides diagnostic procedures within the RCP's scope of practice for departments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist also provides diagnostic procedures within the RCP's scope of practice for departments such as Heart Station and Pulmonology. Also AGBs for lab.
Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes charge responsibilities in the absence of a Lead therapist.
Works within Protocol Guidelines and ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy.
>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.
Helps educate nursing and ancillary staff regarding Respiratory Care procedures.
Job Requirements
Education
Associates of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
Bachelor of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.
Experience
3–6 months of on‑the‑job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care within 12 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position required.
Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
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.
Physical Requirements Weight Demands
Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Occasionally performed (1%–33%): climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting
Frequently performed (34%–66%): balancing, carrying, crouching, distinguishing colors, keyboarding/typing, lifting, pulling/pushing, repetitive motions, standing, stooping/bending, twisting, walking
Constantly performed (67%–100%): grasping, hearing, reaching, seeing/visual, speaking/talking
Job Hazards
Not related: explosives, electrical shock/static, radiation alpha, beta and gamma, radiation non‑ionizing
Rare (1%–33%): chemical agents, mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Occasionally (34%–66%): biological agents, physical hazards, equipment/machinery/tools
About Nebraska Methodist Health System Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
We focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. Our culture, "The Meaning of Care," sets us apart and helps families gain confidence in their health care journey.
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