Join Children's Nebraska as a Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact on pediatric healthcare. You'll provide specialized respiratory care to children, ensuring their health and wellbeing in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide appropriate respiratory care specific to the pediatric population
Set up and operate respiratory devices and administer therapeutic gases
Monitor patient's physiological responses and consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur
Educate patients and families about conditions and disease management techniques
Conduct lung capacity tests and provide emergency care as needed
Supervise and orient Respiratory Therapy students in the clinical setting
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 (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)Career growth opportunitiesSupportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion