Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 46,617 - 69,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Loan forgiveness up to $10,000

Job summary

A non-profit health system in Omaha is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to engage in specialized respiratory care, including ventilator management and patient education. The ideal candidate requires an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and must obtain certifications within specified time frames post-hire. Join a compassionate team dedicated to creating healthier communities. This role offers a competitive pay range of $33.84 - $50.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification as CRT by NBRC, RRT within a year upon hire.
• Active Nebraska/Iowa license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS or BLS instructor certification through AHA required.
• ACLS certification within 3 months, PALS within 6 months, NRP within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate therapy based on patient’s needs.
• Make recommendations for changes in therapy.
• Educate patients and arrange respiratory care services.
• Assume responsibility for personal growth and education.
• Maintain department policies regarding quality assurance and safety.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation of therapy

Patient education

Ventilator management

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Pulse oximeters

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Up to $15,000 New Hire sign-on Bonus and up to $10,000 Loan Forgiveness!

Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.

If you’re passionate about respiratory care, it’s time to join our established team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!

Applying Your Knowledge And Talents

• Assess and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
• Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
• Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory program
• Certified CRT by NBRC and obtain RRT within 1 year upon hire
• Active license in the state of Nebraska and/or Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS or BLS instructor certification through AHA required
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire, PALS within 6 months, and NRP within 9 months

Join us at CommonSpirit Health, and become a part of our faith-based health system.

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

• Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CommonSpirit facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.

Pay Range

$33.84 - $50.34 /hour