Part-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist: Empathetic Care

Mary Lanning; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 41,328 - 63,369; Part time

Job summary

Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.

Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions and ABGs, configuring ventilators and gas delivery systems, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with physicians to optimize outcomes; BLS and NBRC RRT credentials required, associate degree essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Associate's Degree in an approved respiratory program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Current Nebraska RRT license; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• BLS certification required; NRP/ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and arterial blood gases, assess patient condition, and determine therapy requirements.
• Set up and operate ventilators, gas delivery systems, humidifiers, and related equipment to achieve prescribed therapy parameters.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatment in collaboration with physicians to optimize outcomes.
• Perform related procedures and assist with diagnostic studies as trained.

Job description

Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.

Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions and ABGs, configuring ventilators and gas delivery systems, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with physicians to optimize outcomes; BLS and NBRC RRT credentials required, associate degree essential.