Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Day Shift

Dodge County Hospital; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital is actively seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the day shift. The role supports neonatal to geriatric patients, performing diagnostics and respiratory care in a team-based environment.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in respiratory care with RRT certification; BLS/ACLS/PALS preferred. 1 year of experience is preferred; hospital environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required.
• Requires and maintains a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration.
• Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, and PALS preferred.
• 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the patient's respiratory care.
• Documents in the medical record the patient’s respiratory care intervention and the patient response.
• Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Job Posting

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Day Shift HOURS: Full Time, Days, 7am-7pm

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the delivery of respiratory care and services. Provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life-threatening situations. Provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient's respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the patient's respiratory care.
• Documents in the medical record the patients respiratory care intervention and the patient response. Educates the patient of the respiratory care plans and issues.
• Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
• Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
• Organizes work and assigns prioritizes in testing and treating patients.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.
• Complies with department safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives and sterile procedures, ensuring the safe delivery of products and services.
• Presents a professional image to nursing and medical staff members.

Educational/Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required.
• Requires and maintains a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration.
• Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, and PALS preferred.

1 Year Of Respiratory Therapy Experience Preferred

Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

Additional Information

Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Contact Information

Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources

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