RRT (RCP II) Union - SMRMC Respiratory Therapy - 12/40 OT

Prime Healthcare • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) for its Respiratory Therapy department at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the RCP II performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of the patient’s age- and population-specific needs and requirements. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services. It is part of a health system that also operates a Medical Group, urgent care clinics, imaging, laboratory, and primary care clinics.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained thereafter.
• Current Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained thereafter.
• Blood Gas Technologist license from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• May occasionally serve as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed