Inpatient Respiratory Therapist - Advanced Care & Education

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement funding

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join Bellevue Medical Center on the Third Shift. You will assess patients, develop and implement cardiopulmonary care plans, and deliver respiratory therapies across diverse settings.

The role requires LRCP, CRT, and RRT credentials within two years, along with strong communication, teamwork and flexibility. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required by unit. PRN/casual opportunities with 0.0 FTE.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in respiratory care required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC within two years of hire required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• BLS certification required from an AHA-endorsed program.
• AHA ACLS, PALS and/or NRP by unit/area dependent required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care, perform assessments and plan treatments.
• Develop and implements respiratory care and cardiopulmonary management.
• Provide respiratory therapy procedures in emergent, acute, surgical and chronic settings.
• Collaborate with care teams and participate in discharge planning and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

LRCP license

CRT credential

RRT NBRC within 2 years

Job description

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join Bellevue Medical Center on the Third Shift. You will assess patients, develop and implement cardiopulmonary care plans, and deliver respiratory therapies across diverse settings.

The role requires LRCP, CRT, and RRT credentials within two years, along with strong communication, teamwork and flexibility. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required by unit. PRN/casual opportunities with 0.0 FTE.