Acute Respiratory Therapist - RRT / CRT

Respiratory Therapist - CRT / RRT / RCPMLee Healthcare has been engaged by an established community hospital in Nebraska seeking a Full-Time Respiratory Care Practitioner. Come join a family-like team dedicated to providing excellent patient care!

About the position:
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for delivering direct respiratory care to all patients as assigned. The respiratory therapist plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of the respiratory care provided at the hospital. You will also act as a resource person to other therapists, nurses, and physicians regarding the respiratory care of patients in their assigned areas.

Job Duties:

• Utilizes independent judgment regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient’s response to care and emergency situations.
• Responds to all cardiopulmonary arrest calls and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway care as needed.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen and aerosol therapy. Maintains knowledge of various methods of delivery, including the necessary equipment. Monitors concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling. Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis. Understands and communicates the possible complications associated with the procedures.
• Performs ventilator management. Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Performs pulmonary-function tests to gather data for use by physician in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders. Performs various sleep disorder tests.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree and/or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care.
• Nebraska RCP license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• Preferred: ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.
• Preferred: 1 year of respiratory care in general/acute care.

Apply today to get a full overview of the hospital, setting, and benefits this position has to offer.