New Grad Respiratory Therapist

Renown Health • Reno, NV

14h

About The Position

Performs respiratory therapy procedures according to protocol and physician orders to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric ages. Respiratory Therapists primarily work with patients in adult critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care, and may provide respiratory care at secondary care sites consistent with the mission and obligations of Renown Regional Medical Center and the Respiratory Care department.

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families. Patient assessment supports effective implementation of protocols. Under structured provider orders, the therapist may initiate or modify a plan of care, including initiating, refining, transitioning, discontinuing, or restarting therapy as the patient's condition dictates.

The role includes documenting patient records and department logs, keeping abreast of technological advances, and applying relevant clinical knowledge. It requires continuous mental effort to provide safe patient care, interact with internal and external contacts, exercise judgment, and make decisions. The therapist is also responsible for supporting a positive patient experience through the CIDET approach and performing service recovery using the LAST approach. This position provides patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners Respiratory Care Practitioner License; required at time of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); required at time of hire.
• Current BLS certification meeting American Heart Association (AHA) standards; required at time of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire and ongoing thereafter.
• For positions 200241 and 400241, a State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst license, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care is required within six months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word, and ability to use a computer for online learning, forms, policies, and benefits enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures according to protocols and physician orders.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families.
• Initiate or modify patient care under established protocols, including initiating, refining, transitioning, discontinuing, or restarting therapy as the patient's condition dictates.
• Document patient records and department logs properly.
• Keep abreast of technological advances and apply them appropriately in clinical practice.
• Use judgment and make decisions while providing safe patient care and interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Promote a positive patient experience by making a connection, introducing oneself, explaining the duration and nature of the procedure or task, and thanking the patient (CIDET).
• Perform service recovery by listening empathetically, apologizing, resolving the concern when possible or escalating it to leadership, and thanking the patient for the opportunity to improve (LAST).

What This Job Offers

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