Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift. The role encompasses diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, patient assessment, intervention planning and collaboration with the medical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The position requires basic life support, a respiratory therapy license, and a registered respiratory therapist credential, with an Associate Degree as a common requirement.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Respiratory Therapy license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.

Skills

BLS

Respiratory therapy license

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Associate Degree

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions, analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning.

The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assign.

Shift: FT Night

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapy - Various Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time Night (United States of America)

Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke's offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes