Night-Shift Certified Respiratory Therapist – $25k Sign-On

Best Care; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients across neonate to adult populations. The role emphasizes independent routine modalities, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, CRT certification, and active state licensure, plus BLS/ACLS, with PALS required within 6 months. Night shift with weekend and holiday rotation is included.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Degree with a certificate in Respiratory Care required.
• 3-6 months of on-the-job experience to gain knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and routines required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.NE or RCP.IA) license for work state required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine modalities of respiratory care independent of direct supervision.
• Documents procedures in patient record according to departmental procedure.
• Documents patient assessment, interventions and progress in the medical information system.
• Updates the patient care plans and goals to reflect appropriate patient care needs.
• Develops/reviews/revises plan of care as needed to provide optimum patient care outcome.
• Receives and interprets physician orders according to professional field of knowledge.
• Evaluates patients in cooperation with attending physician.
• Recommends appropriate care based on AARC clinical practice guidelines.
• Regularly communicates with other patient care team members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of assigned patients.
• Gives a complete verbal or written report to oncoming care provider.
• Uses communication board and patient care plan to keep nurse and other caregivers updated on patient\'s progress.
• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Works within Protocol Guidelines and ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy.
• Is viewed as informative and helpful by patient.
• Assists with patient needs when asked whenever possible.
• Works toward improving interdepartmental relations.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient care focus

Education

Associates of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

CRT certification (National Board)

RCP license for work state

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients across neonate to adult populations. The role emphasizes independent routine modalities, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, CRT certification, and active state licensure, plus BLS/ACLS, with PALS required within 6 months. Night shift with weekend and holiday rotation is included.