Respiratory Therapist Reg

Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist Reg role at CHI
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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 you’re passionate about respiratory care, it’s time to join our established team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.
• Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.
• Educate patients and arrange 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.
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in‑service programs and continuing education programs.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures and objectives concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control.

Requirements

• Associate’s 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 Therapist.

Location

CHI Health Lakeside, West Omaha, NE.

Pay Range

$33.84 - $50.34 /hour

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