Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Healthcare is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to conduct pulmonary assessments on patients and provide proper treatment based on the results of the assessment in conjunction with the medical staff.
Hours: Minimum 36 hours per week, primarily evenings with weekend and holiday rotation
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs patient evaluation by assessing skin coloring, respiratory rates and other aspects of routine pulmonary assessment.
- Delivers and sets up equipment and medications. Explains procedures to assure cooperation.
- Administers respiratory treatments. Checks and records treatments, response and progress.
- Provides input and directions for overall respiratory care plan. Recognizes medical problems and reports them to physician.
- Maintains respiratory equipment. Orders and stocks all drugs and supplies.
- Work with and educates medical staff and other professional staff concerning respiratory therapy modalities and equipment.
- Performs arterial punctures, pulmonary function screens, EKG’s, etc. as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy with current license in the State of Nebraska, and 2 years Clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred but not required.
- CPR certified.
Other Competencies
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to organize workload according to priorities and assess situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to record information accurately and follow instructions exactly.
- Skill in operating a computer and calculator; knowledge of computer hardware, word processing and spreadsheet programs, and data communications.
- Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively.
- Involves walking and standing; May be on feet for most of the shift.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50lbs.
