Advanced Respiratory Care Prac

Bestcare; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients across neonatal to adult populations. This on-site role supports the HealthWest clinic in Omaha with an 8am-5pm schedule, Monday through Friday.

The candidate must have an AS degree in Respiratory Care and be eligible for NBRC RRT certification within 12 months of hire. Preferred BS degree, active NBRC credentials, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills are required to relay high-quality recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient care team and physicians.
• Experience with clinical protocols and documentation in medical records.
• RRT certification required within 12 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position.
• RCP.NE or RCP.IA license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• NRP preferred.
• 3–6 months of on-the-job respiratory care experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independently.
• Documents procedures and patient progress in medical records.
• Develops and revises care plans with physician input.
• Communicates with the care team about patient status and test results.
• Maintains patient care continuity and supports department leadership in absence of Lead therapist.
• Ensures adherence to protocol guidelines and appropriate therapy.
• Contributes to patient satisfaction goals and education of staff.
• Engages with interdepartmental teams to improve respiratory care services.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest Address: 16120 W Dodge Rd. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm 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:

• 1. Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision. Demonstrates competency on all therapeutic modalities performed. Completes high-risk/low-volume skill checklist satisfactorily.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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 American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) clinical practice guidelines.
• 4. Regularly communicates with other patient care team members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of assigned patients. Communicates with provider, nurse and/or other caregivers on patient assessment & diagnostic testing results. Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• 5. Maintains continuity of services to ensure optimum and timely patient care interventions. Assumes charge responsibilities in the absence of a Lead therapist. Provides diagnostic procedures and ABG's for lab within the Respiratory Care Practitioner's scope of practice.
• 6. 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.
• 7. Assists the department achieve a Patient Satisfaction rate >95%. Is viewed as informative and helpful by patient. Assists with patient needs when asked whenever possible.
• 8. Works toward improving interdepartmental relations. Helps educate nursing and ancillary staff regarding Respiratory Care procedures.

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm

Job Requirements:

• Education Associate of Science Degree with 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 policies, procedures and routines required.
• License/Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 12 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.NE or RCP.IA) license for work state required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required.
• For MH Respiratory Therapy - PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.
• 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 Distinguish 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 (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Aff… At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.