Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Omaha, NE
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Self-Schedule)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and manage 40–50 respiratory treatments per day across all inpatient areas, including the ER
- Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and occasionally perform EKGs
- Provide respiratory support for adult patients and a limited pediatric population in the ER, including complex cases such as CRRT, IABP, CABG/AVR/MVR, TAVR, and lung surgical patients
- Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Drager, LTV, I-vent, V-60, and Vapotherm high-flow devices
- Assist with intubation procedures as needed
- Adhere to infection control protocols including use of PAPR, CAPR, and N95 respiratory protection
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential strongly preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be considered
- Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- Proficiency with a broad range of ventilator and respiratory support equipment
- Ability to rotate every 3rd weekend and share holiday coverage with permanent staff
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with high-acuity adult populations including cardiac surgical and thoracic surgical patients
- Familiarity with Drager, LTV, I-vent, V-60, and Vapotherm equipment platforms
- Prior experience in a facility with both hospitalist and intensivist coverage
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported environment with management available Monday through Friday and lead therapist coverage typically available on all shifts
- Gain exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population across all hospital departments with a structured 2-day department-specific orientation