Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across emergent, acute, surgical and ambulatory settings. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and collaborative care.

You will assess patients, implement therapies, document outcomes, and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve cardiopulmonary health.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska is required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA-endorsed program is required.
• ACLS, PALS and/or NRP certification by unit/department is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 emergent, acute, surgical, chronic and ambulatory care settings for various patient populations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care

LRCP license

CRT credential

RRT credential within 2 years

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP certification

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.Shift:First Shift (United States of America)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.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.