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Memorial Community Health in Aurora, Nebraska has evolved from a modest wood-frame house to a comprehensive health care system serving central Nebraska residents. The system includes three family medicine clinics, a critical access hospital, outpatient specialty and diagnostic services, an assisted living facility, and a nursing home. Memorial Community Health is dedicated to providing excellent care to everyone who walks through its doors, guided by the principle that "Care Matters." Our reputation for excellence is built on dedication, perseverance, and teamwork.
Role Description
This is a part-time or full-time on-site role for a Registered Respiratory Therapist, located in Aurora, NE. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will perform quality respiratory care utilizing therapeutic modalities. They will also be responsible for administering respiratory therapy treatments and collaborating with the medical team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
* Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and NBRC registry or equivalent
* Three (3) years of experience as a respiratory care practitioner in an acute medical setting
* Current License to practice Respiratory Therapy in Nebraska, RRT Certified
* Basic Life Support (BLS), and ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire
* Skills in Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Therapy
* Experience in Respiratory Care and Medicine
* Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Job duties
Initiates, conducts, modifies and monitors the effects of respiratory care treatment plans, including therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and rehabilitation based on healthcare provider approved protocols and written physician order.
Administers respiratory therapy medications via hand held nebulizers and large volume aerosols.
Provides Respiratory Therapy modalities within the respiratory therapy scope of practice.
Provides set up of equipment and management of patients requiring invasive and noninvasive ventilation. This includes BIPAP and CPAP.
Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance within scope of practice.
Memorial Community Health, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance. MCHI also provides employer paid long-term disability and life insurance, generous retirement plan match, Paid Time Off, free meals, and much more
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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