Respiratory Therapist - Third Shift - Casual

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement funding

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join Bellevue Medical Center on the Third Shift. You will assess patients, develop and implement cardiopulmonary care plans, and deliver respiratory therapies across diverse settings.

The role requires LRCP, CRT, and RRT credentials within two years, along with strong communication, teamwork and flexibility. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required by unit. PRN/casual opportunities with 0.0 FTE.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Associate 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.
• BLS certification required from an AHA-endorsed program.
• AHA ACLS, PALS and/or NRP by unit/area dependent required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care, perform assessments and plan treatments.
• Develop and implements respiratory care and cardiopulmonary management.
• Provide respiratory therapy procedures in emergent, acute, surgical and chronic settings.
• Collaborate with care teams and participate in discharge planning and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

LRCP license

CRT credential

RRT NBRC within 2 years

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 Services Include, 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 transport deliveries
• 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.