Tech - RRT

Details

Client Name

Nebraska Medical Center

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Allied

Profession

Tech

Specialty

RRT

Job ID

35002381

Job Title

Tech - RRT

Weekly Pay

$2334.0

Shift Details

Shift

8 hour mids

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

01 / 05 / 2026

End Date

04 / 06 / 2026

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. RRTs work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, providing essential care for patients with conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and those requiring mechanical ventilation or life-support. Their role involves performing diagnostic tests, administering respiratory treatments, and assisting with ventilator management in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities :

• Patient Assessment and Evaluation :

Assess and monitor patients' respiratory status, including performing tests such as arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, spirometry , and pulmonary function tests.

Administer therapeutic treatments to patients, including oxygen therapy , nebulized medications , and inhaled corticosteroids .

Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators, adjusting settings based on patient condition and physician orders.

Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques, such as the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers , and home oxygen therapy .

Provide emergency care for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure, including intubation , rescue breathing , and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .

Perform diagnostic procedures such as spirometry , pulmonary function tests , peak flow monitoring , and oxygen titration to evaluate lung function and diagnose conditions.

Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement respiratory care plans.

Continuously monitor patients' respiratory status, adjusting therapy and equipment as needed based on patient response.

Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and sterilized to prevent infections.

Client Details

Address

4350 Dewey Avenue

City

Omaha

State

NE

Zip Code

68105

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