Part Time Respiratory Therapist

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Bellevue Medical Center on the inpatient unit. The role supports general, critical, and complex pulmonary care across neonatal to adult patients, under the department’s guidance.

The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with the second shift. The successful candidate will perform patient assessments, provide respiratory therapies, and contribute to discharge planning and education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) in Nebraska is required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by NBRC within two years of hire is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA is required for new hires starting Jan 1, 2023 or later.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications may be required depending on unit.
• Effective communication, initiative, teamwork and flexibility are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop effective respiratory care plans.
• Deliver respiratory therapy procedures and modalities in emergent, acute, surgical, chronic and ambulatory settings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.
• Participate in pulmonary diagnostic testing and newborn transport coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Job Title and Shift

Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)
Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient - Bellevue Medical Center

About the Role

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Respiratory Therapist at Bellevue Medical Center! Doctors at Nebraska Medicine offer advanced treatment for pulmonary diseases allowing our Respiratory Therapists a variety of options.

Our services include, but are not limited to: General, critical and complex respiratory care services, Neonatal, pediatric and adult critical care, Patient education and coordinating discharge planning, Research and patient study coordination, Pulmonary rehabilitation, Newborn transport deliveries, Pulmonary diagnostic testing, Sleep diagnostic and management.

Shift Details

Part Time | 24 Hours/Week
Second Shift

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network
Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect: We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Duties

Respiratory Therapist Responsible for patient care assessment, critical thinking and knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Develops and implements effective patient care, treatment, and cardiopulmonary disease management. Provides respiratory therapy procedures and/or modalities in areas such as emergent, acute, surgical, chronic and/or ambulatory care settings for a variety of patient populations.

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate’s 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by patient care area/unit or department dependent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Based on position, prior experience in respiratory therapy preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Based on position, the ability to demonstrate competence with all ages preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Email preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment and supplies preferred.
• Experience in electronic health record systems preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.