Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room - First Shift

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Program

Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per yr

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking an Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist to join our operating room team. This full-time role supports the Anesthesiology department, handling arterial lines, swan-Ganz lines, blood products, and ventilation prep.

The position requires Nebraska LRCP, NBRC CRT, and RRT within 2 years, with BLS and possible ACLS/PALS/NRP based on orientation. Expect on-call and weekend rotations as part of duties.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program with an associate's degree; licensure and certification requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility.
• LRCP from the State of Nebraska required; CRT credential NBRC required.
• RRT credential by NBRC within 2 years of hire.
• BLS required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on unit orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans for cardiopulmonary management.
• Provide routine and complex respiratory therapy across emergent, acute, surgical, chronic, or long‑term care settings.
• Assist with arterial and central lines, swan‑Ganz catheters, and blood product distribution; troubleshoot.
• Set up non-invasive and invasive ventilation prep for anesthesia support.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

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)

Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! This position is located in Omaha, NE and supports the department of Anesthesiology in the operating room setting.The individual in this role will be working with stat labs, assisting with arterial and central lines, swan ganz catheters, blood product distribution, troubleshooting, transporting, and setting up non-invasive and invasive ventilation prep.

Details:

• Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week
• First Shift
• Variable days, some weekends + on call
• Benefits Eligible
• Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program

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 all 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.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Respiratory Therapist

Responsible for patient care assessment, critical thinking and advanced knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Develop and implements effective patient care, treatment, and cardiopulmonary disease management plans. Provides routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures in areas such as emergent, acute, surgical, chronic or long term care settings for a variety of patient populations..

Required Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved respiratory care program with an associate's degree required or equivalent education completed meeting certification and licensure requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC within 2 years of hire is required.
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Dependent on position and/or department location, the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) upon completion of unit orientation may be required.

Preferred Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist

• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Based on position, prior experience in respiratory acute or intensive care preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Based on position, one or more of the following: laboratory analyzing devices, complex monitoring devices, specialized gas therapy, arterial line insertion, assist or performing intubations, assist or performing diagnostic procedures, ground and/or flight transport training 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.
• Proficient use of departmental and patient care equipment and supplies preferred.
• Proficient in telecommunication and electronic health record systems preferred.
• Based on position, the ability to maintain 24 hour accountability (on-call) 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.