Join Children’s Nebraska as a Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact on pediatric patients' lives. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a generous hiring bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Provide appropriate respiratory care specific to the pediatric population
Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices
Determine treatment requirements and administer therapeutic gases
Monitor patient physiological responses and consult with physicians
Educate patients and families about conditions and disease management
Conduct lung capacity tests and provide emergency care
Supervise and orient Respiratory Therapy students
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited AMA approved school of respiratory care
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Nebraska
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 1 year
National Registered Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NPS) credential within three years of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an AMA approved accredited school in respiratory care
Minimum 1 year experience in respiratory therapy
Experience working with pediatric patients
Benefits & Perks
$20,000 hiring bonus for full-time (prorated for part-time)Opportunities for career growthSupportive work environment