- Assess and evaluate of 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
- 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
- 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
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Respiratory Therapist Reg
3 weeks ago
Common Spirit Grand Island, United StatesOverview · Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us an ...
Respiratory Therapist Reg - Grand Island, United States - Catholic Health Initiatives
Description
Overview
Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities.
CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island Neb. in 1887.
Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community.
Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.
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.
Applying Your Knowledge and Talents:
Qualifications
Requirements:
_Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system._
Pay Range
$ $33.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.