Respiratory Therapist - Third Shift - Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Bellevue Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for third shift. You will provide comprehensive respiratory care across neonatal to adult patients, supporting patient education and discharge planning.

Prerequisites include Nebraska license, CRT/RRT credentials, BLS and ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable. This PRN role offers collaborative teamwork and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care is required.
• LRCP license from the State of Nebraska is required.
• CRT credential required.
• RRT credential NBRC within two years of hire.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP required by unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop evidence-based respiratory care plans.
• Provide respiratory therapy procedures and modalities across care settings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education with care teams.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to optimize cardiopulmonary care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

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:Third Shift (United States of America)Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient - Bellevue Medical CenterNebraska 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 servicesNeonatal, pediatric and adult critical carePatient education and coordinating discharge planningResearch and patient study coordinationPulmonary rehabilitationNewborn transport deliveriesPulmonary diagnostic testingSleep diagnostic and managementIf you have questions about applying for the Respiratory Therapist role, please contact Katy Dyer at [e-mail] Details:Third ShiftPRN | Casual | 0.0 FTEWhy 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.Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!Duties: Respiratory TherapistResponsible 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: Respiratory Therapist• 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: Respiratory Therapist• 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.