Respiratory Therapist

Pcnebraskacity; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pcnebraskacity is looking for a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Nebraska City. This role involves providing high-quality respiratory care within a skilled nursing and long-term care community.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license and BLS certification, with preferred experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care settings. If you are dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with current credentials.
• BLS certification required for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies prescribed by physicians.
• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status.
• Identify and communicate changes in resident condition.

Skills

Compassion

Assessment

Communication

Management of oxygen therapy

Monitoring respiratory status

Education

Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license

Current BLS certification

Tools

Respiratory devices

Job description

Are you a compassionate Respiratory Therapist lookin to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents? We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory car within our skilled nursing and long-term care community.

Respiratory Therapist Essential Duties

• Provide respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician

• Assess and monitor resident respiratory status during routine treatments and rounds

• Identify changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and providers

• Assist with management of oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment

• Monitor residents utilizing respiratory devices and therapies

• Perform routing respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and treatment effectiveness

• Recognize early sign of respiratory decline and initiate appropriate communication and intervention

Respiratory Qualifications

Required

• Current Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) license in good standing
• Current BLS certification

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care
• ACLS certification