Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Casual/PRN - Rotating

CO310 Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for Methodist Jennie Edmundson in Council Bluffs, IA. You will assess and treat patients of all ages, document care, and collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver high‑quality respiratory care.

The role requires certification and licensure, with preferred BS degree, and involves coordinating care, following protocols, and supporting patient satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care with certificate required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• 3–6 months of on‑the‑job hospital experience preferred.
• CRT or RRT certification required at time of hire and state license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex respiratory care modalities.
• Document procedures and patient assessments in the medical record.
• Develop and revise care plans with physician input.
• Communicate with care team about patient progress and needs.
• Provide diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Assume charge responsibilities in the absence of a lead therapist.
• Ensure therapy adheres to protocol guidelines and patient needs.
• Support interdepartmental education and patient satisfaction goals.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate's of Science in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's in Respiratory Care (preferred)

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 Jennie Edmundson Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA Schedule: Casual- rotating shifts The Respiratory Care Practitioner is 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.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision. Demonstrates competency on all therapeutic modalities performed at Methodist Jennie Edmundson. 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 AARC clinical practice guidelines.
• 4. Regularly communicates with other patient care team members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of assigned patients. Gives a complete verbal or written report to oncoming care provider. Uses communication board and patient care plan to keep nurse and other caregivers updated on patient's progress. Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• 5. Maintains continuity of hospital services to ensure optimum and timely patient care interventions. Provides diagnostic procedures, within the RCP's scope of practice for departments. Registered Respiratory Therapist also provides diagnostic procedures, within the RCP's scope of practice for departments such as Heart Station and Pulmonology. Also AGB's for lab. Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes charge responsibilities in the absence of a Lead therapist.
• 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 Respiratory Care 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.

Job Description

Education

Associate's of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required. Bachelor's of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.

Experience

3-6 months of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.

License/Certifications

Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care within 12 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position required. Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.IA) required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire. Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required. Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification required within 6 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required within 6 months of hire.

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)

Equipment/Machinery/Tools

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 Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. 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.