Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy OnCall
Midlands Hospital
Midlands Hospital
Respiratory Therapy Midlands Hospital
Work in Papillion, Nebraska
0.04 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy OnCall
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Respiratory Therapist
Registry Eligible
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides routine and intensive care procedures including Med-Surg, CCU, EDS, and or Code 3 support considering the patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.
Provides for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.
Is responsible for the communication to the physician of pertinent patient evaluation data. Makes recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.
Participates in Quality Assurance.
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.
Communicates a professional attitude with physicians, patients, visitors and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient and other hospital information using language and materials based on consideration of the patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and or developmental needs.
Experience
Required None
Education and Licensure
Graduate of a two to four year, registry eligible, college based, AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy granting an Associates or Bachelor degree.
Required
Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a CRT.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a RRT within one year of hire date.
Licensed by the State of Nebraska with a Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Iowa Department of Health with a Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
NRP and PALS preferred
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:
American Red Cross CPR AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS or ACLS instructor certification is required within 6 months.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Safety and Health Institute ACLS, American College of Surgeons ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support and American College of Emergency Physician ACLS.
Registry credentialing must be completed within one year of date of hire.
Acceptable credentialing includes the following: National Board of Respiratory Care.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have excellent skill in performing direct respiratory care in all areas, good oral communication skills, must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation, team orientation, professionalism, trust, and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.
Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy OnCall
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care - NOS
Respiratory Care
Posted 2009/10/23