National Travel Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess and treat respiratory disorders, and educate patients and families. You will document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and proficiency with respiratory equipment, with a focus on safety and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic respiratory care and develops plans for delivery of Respiratory Therapy as directed by physicians or protocols.
• Administers and monitors mechanical ventilation, physiological monitoring, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assesses patient needs for therapy modality, frequency, and duration and communicates data to physicians.
• Documents responses and adverse reactions in the medical record and maintains patient safety.
• Provides instruction to patients, families, staff and students on Respiratory Therapy procedures and equipment.
• Assumes charge person responsibilities in supervisor's absence and assigns workload.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Basic Life Support - CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.

Every day you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.

• Performs basic respiratory care and develops plans for the delivery of Respiratory Therapy as directed by physicians or protocols and implements in a timely manner. Promotes a positive quality work environment in the provision of quality patient care.

• In accordance with established policies, administers and monitors critical care procedures such as mechanical ventilation, physiological monitoring, and diagnostic procedures.

• Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to therapy modality, frequency, and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the MD based on patient's age, cognitive and physician abilities, and/or developmental needs. Is responsible for the communication to the physician of pertinent patient evaluation data. Makes recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.

• Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure. Observes the response of the patients to therapy, evaluate and records in the patient's medical record. Immediately reports adverse reactions.

• Provides instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about theory, therapy, and equipment used in Respiratory Therapy procedures and techniques, and documents such as required. Provides instruction and referral for Home Care patients and their families/care givers using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive, and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.

• Assumes charge person responsibilities in the supervisor's absence. Assigns work load, based on staff's level of competency.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience

• Basic Life Support - CPR

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Where You'll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $80.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.