Respiratory Therapist Inpatient /FT, Nights, every 4th ...

Schedule: FT, nights, every 4th weekend, 9:3 program (work 9 months, then off for 3 months) At Childrenu2019s, the regionu2019s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamu2014and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Provides appropriate respiratory care specific to the pediatric population in accordance with the hospital policy/procedure. Assesses, plans and implements appropriate respiratory plan of care based on the cardiopulmonary needs of the patients. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and recommends revisions to the multidisciplinary care team Essential Functions + u2022 Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. u2022 Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, methods and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicianu2019s orders. u2022 Read physiciansu2019 orders, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patientu2019s condition. u2022 Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears. u2022 Monitor patientu2019s physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. u2022 Administer therapeutic gases including nitrogen, nitric oxide, heliox, etc. u2022 Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physiciansu2019 orders. u2022 Maintain charts that contain patient pertinent identification and therapy information. u2022 Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently and notify manager/supervisor when repairs are necessary. u2022 Educate patients and/or their families about the patientu2019s condition and teach appropriate disease management techniques such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment. u2022 Perform broncho-pulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises. u2022 Conduct lung capacity tests to evaluate patientu2019s cardiopulmonary functions. u2022 Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. u2022 Complete all required respiratory therapy competency tests within specified timeline. u2022 Demonstrate competency in identified technical skills for the respiratory department at the specific work area. + Other duties may also include Clinical Instructor (schedule dependent on the contract with Respiratory Therapy schools): u2022 Supervise contracted Respiratory Therapy (RT) students from specified schools in the clinical hospital setting. u2022 Orients RT students to their role in the hospital, which includes scope of service, policies and procedures, patient safety, and professionalism. u2022 Orients RT students to the equipment used by RT at Childrenu2019s. u2022 Provides opportunities for directly supervised hands on learning in the clinical setting. u2022 Responsible for accurate completion and documentation of all Respiratory Therapy performed with RT students. u2022 Responsible for accurate u201cHand offu201d of patient information and ordered Respiratory Therapy performed with RT students. + Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. + Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section Education Qualifications + Graduate of an accredited AMA approved school of respiratory care accredited by the National Board of Respiratory Care Required and + Bachelor's Degree From an AMA approved accredited school in respiratory care Preferred Experience Qualifications + Minimum 1 year experience in respiratory therapy Preferred and + Experience working with pediatric patients Preferred Skills and Abilities + Demonstrates competency in technical skills related to the Respiratory Therapy department. Licenses and Certifications + RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current and valid Nebraska license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Required and + BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required and + RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Current and valid National Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 1 Year Required and + Current and valid National Registered Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NPS) credential within three years of hire. Required and + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required Childrenu2019s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career At Childrenu2019s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child Requisition ID : 21480

Created: 2026-03-07