Registered Respiratory Therapist Part Time

Banner Health•Crestview, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Churchill Community Hospital is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fallon, Nevada. The role works 24 hours per week in 12-hour day shifts and provides respiratory care, pulmonary testing, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients across a variety of healthcare settings, serving patients from infancy through geriatric age. The therapist works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to assess patients, deliver and adjust therapy, and support treatment plans. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 25-bed licensed hospital providing comprehensive and emergency medical services to rural northern Nevada. The position may involve assignments to different areas throughout the health system where respiratory care is needed.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree.
Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care examination as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current license in the state of practice as required by state law.
In Nevada, Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
Effective human relations skills to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic respiratory care modalities as prescribed and in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition and patient comfort and support weaning.
Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used to deliver respiratory care.
Perform prescribed pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing.
Assess patients, evaluate their responses to care, and recommend changes to physicians regarding care plans and respiratory therapy as clinical conditions change.
Document care accurately and completely in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and identify and resolve problems.
May supervise department staff.
Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing in a variety of healthcare settings and areas where respiratory care is needed.