Part-Time RRT: Ventilator Care & Sleep Diagnostics

Mary Lanning Healthcare; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

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

You will read prescriptions and arterial blood gases, review patient data to determine therapy type and duration, operate ventilation and gas delivery equipment, monitor responses, and assist with EEGs, sleep studies, and other procedures as trained.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Associate's Degree in an approved respiratory program from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC is required.
• Current license to practice respiratory care (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in respiratory care or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions, arterial blood gases and patient data to determine therapy type and duration.
• Set up and operate devices like ventilators and gas delivery systems and monitor parameters.
• Perform special procedures such as EEGs and Sleep Studies as trained.
• Monitor patients’ physiological responses and adjust therapy as needed; communicate with physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ABG analysis

Ventilator operation

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery systems

EEG equipment

Sleep study equipment

Job description

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

You will read prescriptions and arterial blood gases, review patient data to determine therapy type and duration, operate ventilation and gas delivery equipment, monitor responses, and assist with EEGs, sleep studies, and other procedures as trained.