Night Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

bestcare; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients from neonate to adult, following medical staff prescriptions and AARC guidelines. The role emphasizes delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory care and documenting progress.

You will work with the care team on plan of care, participate in protocols, and contribute to high patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
• 3–6 months of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.
• CRT with the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire.
• 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 within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision.
• Documents procedures in patient record according to departmental procedure.
• 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.
• Regularly communicates with other patient care team members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of assigned patients.
• Works within Protocol Guidelines and ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy.
• Assists the Respiratory Care Department achieve a Patient Satisfaction rate >95%.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients from neonate to adult, following medical staff prescriptions and AARC guidelines. The role emphasizes delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory care and documenting progress.

You will work with the care team on plan of care, participate in protocols, and contribute to high patient satisfaction.