Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Night Shift

Dodge County Hospital; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift to support patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will deliver respiratory care, perform diagnostic testing, and follow protocols to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning and documenting care, adjusting treatments as patients progress, operating equipment, and collaborating with nurses and physicians. Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and an active RRT registration;

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Requires and maintains an RRT registration.
• Certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS), ACLS, and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the patient's respiratory care.
• Documents care interventions and patient responses in the medical record.
• Implements treatments and adjusts care plan based on patient progress.
• Operates and maintains respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Ensures safety, infection control, and quality initiatives in the department.
• Presents a professional image to nursing and medical staff.

Skills

RRT registration

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Posting

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Night Shift HOURS: Full-time, Nights, 7pm-7am

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 : Night

Contact Information

Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources

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