Respiratory Therapist - Omaha, 7p-7a (36 hrs)

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assessing, planning, providing and evaluating diagnostic/therapeutic respiratory care procedures and monitoring for patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Patient caseload may include infants, pediatrics, adolescents and adults
• Compiles, computes, analyzes, compares and coordinates patient information to establish, evaluate and document patient information and goals to plan and execute care delivery.
• Analyzes and coordinates research data to contribute current information to patients' plans of care.
• Compiles billable procedure, equipment and supply charges to ensure accuracy on patients' accounts.
• Participates in compiling, computing and analyzing performance improvement information, and implementing practice changes to improve care delivery.
• Delivers/performs therapeutic/diagnostic patient care and procedures in accordance with hospital/departmental policies/procedures to patients as needed in all Madonna programs as ordered by a physician.  This includes but is not limited to:  ventilator and tracheostomy patient management, inhaled medication delivery, oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene techniques, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, emergency care, arterial blood gases, etc.
• Conducts thorough pulmonary assessment and collaborates/communicates effectively with staff, patients, families, and other health care providers to arrive at decisions for the benefit of patients in an interdisciplinary setting through goal setting, progress reporting and being a patient advocate.
• Instructs patients and/or caregivers on the use of equipment necessary in respiratory care to promote independence.
  SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong commitment & dedication to Madonna and the patients we serve
• Friendly, caring and professional demeanor to achieve an excellent patient/customer experience for individuals going through difficult experiences
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to challenging situations
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and their families
  
  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of a COARC-approved program of Respiratory Care required.
• Must possess valid Nebraska Respiratory Therapy license and CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care, ACLS certification and applicable work experience preferred.
  Madonna provides a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of a current or potential employee's race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class specified under applicable local, state, or federal law is expressly prohibited.