Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Part-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. The role requires RRT eligibility by start date, licensure in respiratory therapy, and BLS certification. The therapist will perform diagnostic tests, patient assessments, and contribute to care planning.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the care team, patient education, and discharge planning to support quality outcomes and department growth.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year applicable experience.
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• License – Respiratory Therapy (state varies).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of the respiratory therapy scope of practice, including diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborates with medical staff and health‑care team to support efficient, high‑quality patient and family care.
• Participates in discharge planning, education, and performance improvement activities to support facility growth and quality.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate Degree

RRT Certification

Respiratory Therapy License

Job description

Job Description

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and, where applicable, cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health‑care team to support efficient, cost‑effective, and quality patient and family care, as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system, facility, and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education, and professional growth initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Less than 1 year applicable experience
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross
• License – Respiratory Therapy (various)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (various)
• Associate Degree
• Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required by start date

Job Details

• Part Time
• Night shift (United States)

Equal Opportunity Employer.