Respiratory Therapist: Sign-On Bonus & Loan Forgiveness

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will provide therapies from nebulizers and breathing techniques to ventilator management and oxygen therapy.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT with RRT within 1 year, Nebraska license, and BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within specified timelines. A $13,500 sign-on bonus and $10,000 loan forgiveness are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBRC CRT certification with intent to obtain RRT within 1 year of hire.
• Active Nebraska license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS required at hire; ACLS/PALS/NRP within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic respiratory care and plans delivery of therapy as directed by physicians or protocols.
• Manages and monitors critical care procedures including mechanical ventilation and physiological monitoring.
• Assesses patients to determine therapy needs and communicates data to physicians for updates.
• Maintains and documents patient responses in medical records and reports adverse reactions.
• Instructs patients and families about therapy and equipment; supports Home Care referrals as needed.
• Assumes charge responsibilities in supervisor's absence and allocates workload.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication to physician

Patient instruction

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will provide therapies from nebulizers and breathing techniques to ventilator management and oxygen therapy.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT with RRT within 1 year, Nebraska license, and BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within specified timelines. A $13,500 sign-on bonus and $10,000 loan forgiveness are offered.