Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Electrocardiogram, Laboratory Testing, Maintenance Services, Medical Treatment, Oximetry, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Radiography, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Tracheotomy
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (Night)
LocationNebraska
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
- Perform patient assessments, develop treatment recommendations, and educate patients on procedures, treatments, and equipment including discharge education
- Conduct chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, arterial puncture, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
- Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication
Required Qualifications- Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol and nebulizer devices
- Ability to perform arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during night shift hours
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience assisting with advanced procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement
- Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling and quality controls
- Experience with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment delivering high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice
- Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand clinical experience across a variety of respiratory therapy procedures and patient populations
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing