Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity - Omaha, Nebraska

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC
• RRT or CRT required
• NRP & PALS preferred

Experience & Skills

• Must have experience with EKGs, bedside bronchoscopies, and bedside spirometry
• Required years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for CRT/RRT roles
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population & Work Environment

• Patient types: All ages (neonates to geriatrics)
• Work areas: Inpatient covering all floors and areas
• Hospitalist or Intensivist available 24/7
• Respiratory Lead Therapist present on each shift
• Traveler will not be the only RT in-house

Equipment Familiarity

• Ventilators: Drager, Servo I, Carefusion (Heliox and NICU use only)
• Bipap machines: Vision, V60, V30, Respironics S/T
• High flow oxygen: Airvo2

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shift hours: 7 AM to 7 PM (team scheduling)
• Weekend requirements: Days every third weekend, nights every other weekend
• Holiday coverage: Rotate with permanent staff
• Floating: Required to float to different hospital areas in RT capacity
• Orientation: 3 shifts of 12 hours each

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must have a valid driver's license at time of submission (used to verify candidate is outside a 50-mile radius)
• Radius rule: Candidate must live outside a 50-mile radius and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no extensions allowed
• Key attributes for success: Time management, flexibility, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn
• Positive work environment with strong teamwork between RTs, providers, and nursing staff