RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist (casual status)

Mary Lanning Healthcare; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.

You will read prescriptions and arterial blood gases, review patient data to determine therapy type and duration, operate ventilation and gas delivery equipment, monitor responses, and assist with EEGs, sleep studies, and other procedures as trained.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Associate's Degree in an approved respiratory program from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC is required.
• Current license to practice respiratory care (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in respiratory care or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions, arterial blood gases and patient data to determine therapy type and duration.
• Set up and operate devices like ventilators and gas delivery systems and monitor parameters.
• Perform special procedures such as EEGs and Sleep Studies as trained.
• Monitor patients’ physiological responses and adjust therapy as needed; communicate with physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ABG analysis

Ventilator operation

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery systems

EEG equipment

Sleep study equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities pertaining to the cardiopulmonary system.

The individual will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Reading prescription, arterial blood gases and reviewing patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy and medication / dosage levels; makes recommendations to physician to assure optimum outcomes as appropriate.
• Inspecting, setting up, and operating devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators, etc. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity and temperature are achieved and to administer medical gases / aerosol drugs to patients; observe equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Performing special procedures such as EEG's, Sleep Studies, and other diagnostic procedures as assigned with proper training and competency.
• Monitoring patient’s physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry changes, etc.; evaluates changes in patient condition, makes recommendations to physician to improve patient care or in response to adverse reaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position would be ideal for an individual who is empathetic, team-oriented, and receptive to changing technology.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION: Graduate with anAssociate's Degree in an approved respiratory program from an accredited college or university required (Bachelor's Degree preferred).

EXPERIENCE:1 year related experience and/or training preferred.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current license to practice respiratory care (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.