Respiratory Therapist - Third Shift - Casual

Nebraska Medicine; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities with

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Bellevue Medical Center in the United States. The role requires assessing patients, implementing respiratory care plans, and providing therapies across multiple care settings, with emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory care, LRCP, CRT and RRT credentials, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required. The position offers educational support up to $5,000 annually and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS from an AHA-endorsed program required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop effective care plans based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide respiratory therapy procedures and modalities across emergent, acute, surgical, chronic and ambulatory care settings.
• Coordinate discharge planning, patient education and collaboration with care teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Center

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 servicesinclude, 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 transportdeliveries

• Pulmonary diagnostic testing

• Sleep diagnostic and management

Shift Details:

• Third Shift

• PRN | Casual | 0.0 FTE

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.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

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: 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.