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Respiratory Therapist

Children's Nebraska

Persia, IA
3 days ago
$60k - $80k

Job Description

Join Children's Nebraska as a Respiratory Therapist and provide vital care to pediatric patients in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Your expertise will help shape healthier tomorrows for children in need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide appropriate respiratory care specific to the pediatric population
  • Set up and operate respiratory devices following specified parameters
  • Assess and implement respiratory plans of care based on patient needs
  • Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy
  • Educate patients and families about disease management techniques
  • Perform emergency care including artificial respiration and CPR
  • Supervise and orient Respiratory Therapy students in clinical settings

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

Up to $20,000 hiring bonusOpportunities for career growthSupportive and inclusive work environment