Respiratory Therapist
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Therapist

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Contract Clinician
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide general respiratory care floor therapy including nebulizer therapy, EzPAP, IPV, CPAP, BiPAP, Acapella, CPT, Vest therapy, ABGs, and use of various oxygen delivery devices.
• Utilize equipment such as EPIC computerized charting system, Omnicell medication system, Pyxis medical supplies system, Vision and V60 BiPAP machines, Focus and Synchrony CPAP/BiPAP machines, and high flow systems.
• Assigned to different floors based on departmental needs.
• Large department with available resources and assistance; employee will not work alone.
• Dress code requires wine color scrubs with logo wear for tops/jackets.
• Orientation includes hospital and department training during the first week with a dedicated preceptor for three 12-hour shifts, followed by support as needed in the second week. After orientation, transition to 8-hour evening shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory care on floors or at least 1 year of ICU respiratory care experience.
• Active Nebraska Respiratory Therapist (RT) license.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Trach experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system (preferred but not required).

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift: Evening 8-hour shifts after orientation.
• Floating to different units/floors as needed.
• No solo work; support always available.
• Scheduling restrictions should be disclosed in advance.

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with solid clinical floor skills and some ICU experience, looking for a contract role in a supportive, resource-rich environment.