GIRMC Respiratory Therapist
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for the assessment of
respiratory patients with acute and chronic illnesses, to ensure
delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures as
prescribed by the medical staff for neonate, pediatric, adolescent
and adult patients. PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. *Commits to the
mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core
values. 2. *Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory
therapy independent of direct supervision. 3. *Demonstrates
competency in technical skills related to the Respiratory Therapy
department. 4. Completes low volume/high risk care independently.
5. Documents procedures in the patient record according to
departmental/organizational standards. 6. *Develops, reviews, and
revises patient plans of care as needed to provide optimal
outcomes. 7. Regularly communicates with other patient care team
members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of
patient condition. 8. Maintains continuity of hospital services to
ensure optimum and timely patient care interventions. 9. *Provides
diagnostic procedures within the LRCP scope of practice, such as
ABGs and Intubations. 10. Works within protocol guidelines and
ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy. 11. Assists
with patients needs as requested. 12. Helps to educate patients and
family members on diseases and appropriate therapeutic
interventions. 13. Works with nursing and other departments to
educate on respiratory therapy procedures and treatments. 14.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars,
workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest
trends in field of expertise. 15. Participates in meetings,
committees and department projects as assigned. 16. Performs other
related projects and duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES: 1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the
unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies
relative to patients growth and developmental needs, annual skill
competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.
2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software
applications relevant to work functions. 3. Ability to communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing. 4. Ability to perform
crucial conversations with desired outcomes. 5. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
levels of personnel and medical staff. 6. Ability to problem solve
and engage independent critical thinking skills. 7. Ability to
maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information. 8.
Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal
supervision. 9. Ability to maintain regular and punctual
attendance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an AMA approved
Respiratory Therapy Program and CRT or RRT credentials current with
the NBRC required. RRT certification with the NBRC required within
six (6) months of hire. Two (2) years of ICU experience preferred.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support (CPR)
certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart
Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for
healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) certification required within three (3) months of
hire.
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