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Respiratory Therapist

Children's Nebraska

Tekamah, NE
2 days ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join Children's Nebraska as a Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact on pediatric patients' lives. Be part of a dedicated team in a leading pediatric healthcare center, where your skills and passion will thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide appropriate respiratory care specific to the pediatric population
  • Set up and operate respiratory devices
  • Determine treatment requirements and precautions
  • Monitor patient responses to therapy
  • Educate patients and families about disease management
  • Perform broncho-pulmonary drainage and lung capacity tests
  • Provide emergency care as needed
  • Supervise and orient Respiratory Therapy students

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited AMA approved school of respiratory care
  • Current and valid Nebraska license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential within 1 year
  • National Registered Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist credential within three years of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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