Respiratory Care Practitioner
Methodist Women's Hospital in Elkhorn, NE, is currently seeking Respiratory Care Practitioners to join our team! Earn up to a $17,500 sign-on bonus!
As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Methodist Womens Hospital, you'll play a vital role in assessing and treating patients with respiratory issues, adhering to physicians' directives for patients of varying ages. We offer excellent benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus, and foster a supportive and respectful workplace culture with ample opportunities for professional development. Join our team and contribute to improving patients' lives!
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
- Develop and implement care plans.
- Administer advanced respiratory therapies.
- Monitor and adjust ventilator settings.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Collaborate with healthcare team.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Document patient information.
- Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
Schedule:
- Nights- Full Time
- Nights- Casual
Location:
- Methodist Womens Hospital- 707 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, NE
Salary:
- $26.65-42.65 based on work experience.
Job Qualifications:
- Associates of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
- Bachelors of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care preferred.
- Registered respiratory therapist (R.R.T.) with the National Board of Respiratory Care within 18 months of accepting the Advanced Practitioner position required.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license for work state required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
- Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
- 3-6 month of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.
About Methodist:
- Forbes named Methodist Health System Nebraska's BEST employer for new Graduates in 2024!
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
Why Work for Methodist Health System?
At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.