Senior Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Education

Avera Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders across our clinical settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff in a patient-centered environment.

This role emphasizes administering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as prescribed.
• Manage ventilator settings and monitor patient response.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Critical care

Education & counseling

Job description

Avera Health in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders across our clinical settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff in a patient-centered environment.

This role emphasizes administering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients and families.