NICU & Adult ICU Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description

• Provide respiratory care services primarily in NICU and adult floors or adult ICUs.
• NICU assignment is not guaranteed every shift; priority is given to permanent staff.
• Duties include basic floor care respiratory therapy such as nebulizers, MDIs, bronchial hygiene (CPT), volume expansion (PEP), CPAP & BiPAP for all ages (infant to geriatric).
• Required skills include:

  • Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) and/or Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) experience with familiarity in Servoi, SiPAP, Sensormedics 3100A (HFOV) ventilators, and blood gas analysis.
  • Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU) experience with familiarity in Servoi ventilators, extubation protocols, and arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Electronic charting experience required (EPIC system).
• Use of supply and medication pyxis machines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in floor care therapy.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in intensive care therapy.
• NICU level 4 experience is ideal.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) if working in Adult ICU
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if working in NICU
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred but not required for NICU/adult care.

Schedule

• Full-time 12-hour shifts, options include:

  • Days for Floors/AICU coverage (3 days/week including weekends)
  • Nights for NICU/PICU coverage (3 days/week including weekends)
  • Varied hours for floors (days, evenings, nights), full-time
• No required call, but may be on call list for additional shifts.

Orientation and Training

• Orientation consists of five to six shifts of 8-12 hours each.
• Additional training provided as needed.

Work Environment

• Patient load varies based on workload.
• Lead Therapist available 24/7 for support.
• Additional support staff available during regular business hours.

Dress Code

• Scrubs (any color) or business casual.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 12 hours per day, approximately 36 hours per week