Respiratory Therapist Specialist

4 days ago


Kearney, Nebraska, United States Chi Full time
Company Overview

Catholic Health Initiatives (Chi) is a non-profit healthcare organization with a rich history dating back to 1924. With a strong commitment to faith-based care, Chi provides high-quality services to patients across the nation.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $83,000 per year, along with a $15,000 new hire sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 loan forgiveness. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Job Description

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing specialized respiratory care to patients. Your duties will include ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support, and pulmonary function assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.
  • Makes 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

To be eligible for this position, you must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, be certified as a CRT by NBRC, and obtain RRT within one year of hire. Additionally, you must hold an active license in the state of Nebraska and/or Iowa as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, possess BLS or BLS instructor certification through AHA, and achieve ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within specified timeframes.

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