Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU/Adult ICU
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy across various units including Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU), and general floor care.
• Patient age range: infant to geriatric.
• Procedures include nebulizers, MDI’s, bronchial hygiene (CPT), volume expansion (PEP), CPAP & BiPAP.
• NICU/PICU experience preferred with familiarity in Servoi, SiPAP, Sensormedics 3100A (HFOV) ventilators, and blood gas analysis.
• AICU experience includes ventilator extubation protocols and arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Electronic charting using EPIC system.
• Medication and supply management via Pyxis machines.
• Orientation: 5-6 shifts of 8-12 hours with additional training as needed.

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week (typically 3 shifts)
• Includes weekends
• No required call, but may be on call list for extra shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Nebraska Respiratory Therapist license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in floor care respiratory therapy
• Minimum 2 years of experience in intensive care respiratory therapy
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required if working in NICU
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required if working in Adult ICU
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred, especially for NICU and adult care
• Experience with tracheostomy care required
• Experience with nebulizers, MDI’s, bronchial hygiene (CPT), volume expansion (PEP), CPAP & BiPAP for infants
• Willingness to work both NICU and adult patients as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Additional Information

• Orientation and ongoing support provided by Lead Therapist available 24/7
• Dress code: scrubs (any color) or business casual
• Patient load varies based on workload
• No explicit prior travel experience required for this role