Chi
Respiratory Therapist
Chi, Kearney, Nebraska, United States, 68847
Overview
Your time at work should be fulfilling.
Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities.
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Responsibilities
*** $15,000 New Hire sign-on Bonus and up to $10,000 Loan Forgiveness! ***
Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.
If you're passionate about respiratory care, it's time to join our established team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!
Applying Your Knowledge and Talents:Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needsMake recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapyEducates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needsAssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programsMaintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection controlQualifications
Requirements:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory programCertified CRT by NBRC and obtain RRT within 1 year upon hireActive license in the state of Nebraska and/or Iowa as a Respiratory Care PractitionerBLS or BLS instructor certification through AHA requiredACLS certification within 3 months of hire, PALS within 6 months, and NRP within 9 months
Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system.
Your time at work should be fulfilling.
Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities.
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Responsibilities
*** $15,000 New Hire sign-on Bonus and up to $10,000 Loan Forgiveness! ***
Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.
If you're passionate about respiratory care, it's time to join our established team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!
Applying Your Knowledge and Talents:Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient's age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needsMake recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapyEducates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needsAssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programsMaintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection controlQualifications
Requirements:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Respiratory programCertified CRT by NBRC and obtain RRT within 1 year upon hireActive license in the state of Nebraska and/or Iowa as a Respiratory Care PractitionerBLS or BLS instructor certification through AHA requiredACLS certification within 3 months of hire, PALS within 6 months, and NRP within 9 months
Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system.