Top 56 Respiratory therapist Jobs in Nebraska

Quality and Patient Experience Leader Inpatient Respiratory Therapist
Children's Nebraska —Omaha, NE
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
Respiratory Therapist Inpatient - FT, every 4th weekend
Children's Nebraska —Omaha, NE
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
Respiratory Therapist (PRN or casual status)
Lexington Regional Health Center —Lexington, NE
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Omaha, 7p-7a (36 hrs)
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital —Omaha, NE
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
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Respiratory Therapist
Great Plains Health —North Platte, NE
- Research
- Mid-level
- Discharge planning
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Lincoln, 7a-7p (24 hrs)
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital —Lincoln, NE
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
14d
Supervisor Respiratory Therapy Inpatient, ECMO /FT, Day
Children's Nebraska —Nebraska
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- 5 years
- BLS Certification
Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
Ambassador Health of Omaha —Omaha, NE
- Weekends only
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Respiratory Therapist- Cardiac Unit-$10,000 Sign-On
Methodist Fremont Health —Fremont, NE
- From $29.43 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- PALS Certification
- Hospital
- Free parking
- Dental insurance
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Respiratory Therapist
Ironside HR —Lincoln, NE
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Respiratory Therapist / Nurse
American HomePatient —Omaha, NE
- Weekends as needed
- RN License
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Respiratory Therapist / Nurse
Lincare Inc. —Scottsbluff, NE
- Weekends as needed
- RN License
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Respiratory Therapist
Sidney Regional Medical Center —Sidney, NE
- Full-time
- Outpatient experience
- Clinic
- Medical-surgical
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Respiratory Therapist
Bryan Health —Kearney, NE
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
9d
Respiratory Therapist-West
Bryan Health —Lincoln, NE
- Full-time
- Acute care
- PALS Certification
- Hospital
GIRMC Respiratory Therapist
Bryan Health —Grand Island, NE
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- Writing skills
Respiratory Therapist Inpatient / FT, Day Weekend
Children's Nebraska —Omaha, NE
- Weekends as needed
- Medication administration
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
Respiratory Therapist-East
Bryan Health —Lincoln, NE
- Full-time
- Acute care
- PALS Certification
- Hospital
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist (casual status)
Mary Lanning Healthcare —Hastings, NE
- Part-time
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
17h
Respiratory Therapist
CHI Health Saint Francis —Grand Island, NE
- $33.84 - $50.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Loan forgiveness

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Quality and Patient Experience Leader Inpatient Respiratory Therapist

Children's Nebraska -
Omaha, NE

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Computer operation
RRT
Computer literacy
BLS Certification
Pediatric unit experience
Working with pediatric populations
Associate's degree in respiratory therapy
State-specific respiratory therapist license
Computer skills
Neonates
Associate's degree
RCP License

Full Job Description

Schedule: FT, Mon-Fri, one bedside 12 hour shift every 2 weeks, one weekend shift every schedule (8 week schedule)

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview
Local/department program leader for patient safety and quality initiatives that improve patient outcomes within a defined patient care area. Leads and implements patient experience improvement initiatives within a defined patient care area. Effectively partners with department leaders to determine improvement priorities that are in alignment with strategic goals. Engages clinical team members to fully engage in improvements that achieve high outcomes and works to ensure there are zero events of preventable harm. Develops and advances own expertise related to quality improvement, change management, high reliability, influence, and project management. Fully masters the organizational leadership competencies.

Essential Functions

Quality, Patient Safety & Performance Improvement Leadership
Leads and promotes a culture of high reliability, quality, and safety within the department.
Utilizes evidence-based methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Apparent Cause Analysis (ACA) to identify system-level opportunities and implement sustainable change.
Applies quality improvement tools and principles to reduce patient harm and promote excellent patient/family experiences.
Supports and sustains improvement activities by assigning clear accountability and monitoring action plan execution.
Data Analysis, Display & Communication
Collects, oversees, analyzes, and displays data using tools and techniques appropriate for the intended clinical or leadership audience.
Develops and maintains visual dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track safety and quality metrics.
Notifies leadership of out-of-range metrics and develops action plans to mitigate poor-performing areas.
Advises and/or seeks resources to determine effective measures and metrics for improvement initiatives.
Facilitation of Event Review & Documentation
Facilitates all levels of cause analysis and works with responsible staff to ensure completion of action items.
Develops and standardizes documentation templates for safety events.
Collaborates with the Quality and Patient Safety Department for formal RCA processes.
Supports HAC (Hospital-Acquired Condition) reporting, leads HAC action planning during departmental meetings, and ensures departmental participation in organization-wide HAC initiatives.
Training, Coaching & Mentorship
Provides both formal and just-in-time training on quality improvement and patient safety tactics to staff and leadership.
Orients, develops, and mentors respiratory therapists and team members involved in safety programs (e.g., Quality & Safety Leads in shared governance).
Supports the professional growth of team members through ongoing coaching and evaluation of applied knowledge in practice.
Documents orientation and development processes using skill checklists and performance tools.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Practice Change
Works with department leadership to develop a framework for collaborative, team-based approaches to improvement.
Partners with shared governance councils, nursing, respiratory therapy and physician leaders to promote and influence evidence-based practice changes.
Ensures integration of quality initiatives with broader clinical and operational goals, including clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Leads the development and team compliance with evidence-based bundles, such as SPS (Solutions for Patient Safety) tools, K-Cards, and other audits.
Patient Experience Enhancement
Works with department leadership to define and pursue annual patient experience goals.
Identifies, develops, and implements evidence-based, targeted strategies to improve patient satisfaction and engagement.
Conducts regular patient experience rounds, maintaining visibility, identifying opportunities, and reinforcing service excellence behaviors.
Serves as an influential expert on patient experience, providing insight and leadership on best practices in communication and service recovery.
Clinical Practice Excellence
Serves as a clinical role model, maintaining direct patient care responsibilities as needed to support departmental priorities.
Demonstrates high-level proficiency in respiratory care delivery; documentation reflects accurate assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient responses.
Applies clinical expertise and educational knowledge to promote professional practice and quality outcomes.
This role is responsible for providing direct patient care.

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree from an accredited school of respiratory care Required and
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of respiratory care or health related field preferred upon hire; candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program within six months of hire Required

Experience Qualifications

1-3 years respiratory experience including 1 year of experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care Required

Skills and Abilities

Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills.
Must have ability to work well with others.
Strong facilitator
Strong knowledge of performance improvement
Promotes teamwork, facilitates collaboration.
Ability to develop and execute departmental policies and procedures regarding security, safety, and traffic/parking.
Knowledge and use of personal computers is required.
Possess project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensure Upon Hire Required and
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS) Upon Hire Required and
BLS - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support through American Heart Association within 180 Days Required and
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) within 2 Years Required or
Certified Professional in Patient Safety within 2 Years Required or
Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

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respiratory therapist jobs in nebraska

Quality and Patient Experience Leader Inpatient Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Inpatient - FT, every 4th weekend

Respiratory Therapist (PRN or casual status)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Omaha, 7p-7a (36 hrs)

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Lincoln, 7a-7p (24 hrs)

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy Inpatient, ECMO /FT, Day

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Respiratory Therapist- Cardiac Unit-$10,000 Sign-On

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Respiratory Therapist Inpatient / FT, Day Weekend

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