Respiratory Therapist Reg
Respiratory Therapist Reg
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Job Description
Overview
CHI Health Lakeside is West Omahas only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body mind and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world we provide a full range of services including: maternity cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.
Responsibilities
Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management nebulizer treatment chest PT drawing arterial blood gases oxygen therapies external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.
If youre passionate about respiratory care its time to join our established team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!
Applying Your Knowledge and Talents:
Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patients age cognitive and physical abilities and/or developmental needs
Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
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
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings in-service programs and continuing education programs
Maintains established department policies procedures and objectives concerning quality assurance safety environmental conditions and infection control
Qualifications
Requirements:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensing from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 1 year upon hire
Active license in the state of Nebraska as a Registered Respiratory
Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives and become a part of our faith-based health system.
Employment Type
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