- Location
- OMAHA, NE, US
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.Every day you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.
- Stocking respiratory equipment and supplies in designated areas.
- Maintaining equipment by performing equipment safety checks.
- Cleaning and setting up equipment and placing equipment into designated areas.
- Delivering compressed gas to multiple locations within the hospital, including lobby level and surgery/OR.
- Communicating with staff and supervisors with concerns on equipment levels and par.
- Performs only modalities that fall under the scope of non-licensed personnel, which promotes a positive quality work environment in the provision of quality patient care.
Job Requirements
Required
- Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care program
- Basic Life Support - CPR
Where You’ll Work
CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.
