Respiratory Therapist-PRN

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Respiratory Therapist-PRN','Part-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','PRN','PRN','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','NEBRASKA-OMAHA-IMMANUEL','','Welcome to CHI Health Immanuel. Our campus, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Center, Specialty Spine Hospital and Hospitality House for out-of-town families. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve. CHI Health Immanuel Named One of Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals Pathway to Excellence® designation Primary Stroke Center World Class Heart Care The Respiratory Therapist contributes to the CHI Health mission and vision by providing direct respiratory care in all patient care areas including general floors, critical care, and emergency room. Assesses need, evaluates effectiveness of therapy and recommends changes in specific modes of therapy to the physician. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Provides direct patient care considering the patient's needs, which promotes a positive quality work environment in the provision of quality patient care. 2. 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. 3. Participates in quality assurance. Provides educational support for staff and clients. Coordinates continuing education programs for staff. Effectively communicates to coordinator/patients/other staff pertinent patient information. Serves as a resource person for other staff members. 4. 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. 5. Assumes charge person responsibilities in the coordinator’s absence. Assigns work load, based on staff’s level of competency. Completes patient data information. Reports to coordinator necessary information.','Education/Licensure Required: Graduate of a two to four year, college based, AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy.. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a RRT. Licensed by the State of Nebraska with a Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Iowa Department of Health with a Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Preferred: Associates or Bachelor degree preferred. Additional Requirements: 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 3 month. PALS (Pediatric Cardiac Life Support) or PALS instructor certification required within 6 months. Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) completed within 6 months of hire.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0142554','CHI Health','Respiratory Therapist-PRN

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