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Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, Nebraska

Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room - Third Shift

Respiratory TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! This position is located in Omaha, NE and supports the department of Anesthesiology in the operating room setting. The individual in this role will be working with stat labs, assisting with arterial and central lines, swan ganz catheters, blood product distribution, troubleshooting, transporting, and setting up non-invasive and invasive ventilation prep.

If you have questions about applying for the Respiratory Therapist role, please contact Katy Dyer at kdyer@nebraskamed.com.

Details

  • Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week
  • Third Shift
  • Variable days, some weekends + on call
  • Benefits Eligible
  • Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

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  • Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
  • Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
  • Duties: Respiratory Therapist

Responsible for patient care assessment, critical thinking and knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Develops and implements effective patient care, treatment, and cardiopulmonary disease management. Provides respiratory therapy procedures and/or modalities in areas such as emergent, acute, surgical, chronic and/or ambulatory care settings for a variety of patient populations.

Required Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist

  • High school education or equivalent required.
  • Associate’s degree in respiratory care required.
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) from the State of Nebraska required.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC within two years of hire required.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by patient care area/unit or department dependent required.

Preferred Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist

  • Based on position, prior experience in respiratory therapy preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Based on position, the ability to demonstrate competence with all ages preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Email preferred.
  • Experience with patient care equipment and supplies preferred.
  • Experience in electronic health record systems preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide patient care, treatment, and cardiopulmonary disease management within the operating room setting. Responsibilities include assisting with invasive lines, managing ventilation equipment, and performing clinical assessments for diverse patient populations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in respiratory care and possess a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) license from the State of Nebraska. Additionally, a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required, with the expectation to obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status within two years.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Arterial line assistanceCentral line assistanceSwan Ganz catheter assistanceVentilation troubleshootingNon-invasive ventilation prep

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room - Third Shift at Nebraska Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,889 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 23 employers

6
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
3
$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Nebraska Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Omaha, Nebraska
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Assistance up to $5,000/year
35% discount at Clarkson College
Career advancement opportunities