Respiratory Therapist - 36 hours​/week - Nights

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus & $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement!

Work Schedule:

Night Shift, 6:30p-7a, 36 hour Week. Will have a weekend, holiday, and call rotation.

Benefits Eligibility:
This position is eligible for full time benefits.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment of respiratory patients with acute and chronic illnesses, to ensure delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures as prescribed by the medical staff for neonate, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position

• $25,000 Sign-on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College to obtain your BSN tuition
• Free parking

• Demonstrates competency on all therapeutic modalities performed.
• Completes high-risk/low-volume skill checklist satisfactorily.

• Documents patient assessment, interventions and progress in the medical information system.
• Updates the patient care plans and goals to reflect appropriate patient care needs.

• Receives and interprets physician orders according to professional field of knowledge.
• Evaluates patients in cooperation with attending physician.
• Recommends appropriate care based on American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) clinical practice guidelines.

• Communicates with provider, nurse and/or other caregivers on patient assessment & diagnostic testing results.
• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.

• Assumes charge responsibilities in the absence of a Lead therapist.
• Provides diagnostic procedures and ABG’s for lab within the Respiratory Care Practitioner’s scope of practice.

• > 95% of all patients reviewed for protocol therapy.
• Charts flagged for therapy changes.

• Is viewed as informative and helpful by patient.
• Assists with patient needs when asked whenever possible.

• Helps educate nursing and ancillary staff regarding Respiratory Care procedures.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Typical work schedule is 7p-7a, rotating weekends and holidays.

• Associate of Science Degree with certificate in Respiratory Care required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.

• 3-6 months of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of policies, procedures and routines required.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the…