Respiratory Therapist (Nights) - Full Time

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

About The Position

This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Respiratory therapists work with patients in the intensive care unit, emergency room, and medical/surgical unit, and may provide respiratory care at secondary care sites with the mission and obligations of Carson Valley Health. This position also performs 12 lead EKGs and outpatient respiratory procedures that include pulmonary function testing and overnight oximetry testing.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care.
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Computer literacy.
State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care).
AHA approved ACLS, PALS and BLS certification.
Must provide on-call availability for a minimum of 7 work shifts every 6 months.
Two years of past work experience as a RRT in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess each patient’s pulmonary status
Assess patient’s condition through interviews and direct observation
Make decisions that optimize patient outcomes
Provide physiological and psychological care
Initiate and documents assessment in the patient’s medical record
Provide a thorough concise report at change of shift or upon transfer of patient
Integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers
Perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, manage artificial airways, contact physicians, and perform all activities as assigned
Respond to all overhead and phone pages as member of the Code Team, Rapid Response team, and Trauma activation
Setup, safety checks, monitoring, and troubleshooting of all equipment of the respiratory department
Maintain the intubation trays in all crash carts throughout the hospital
Perform 12 lead EKGs as ordered by the physician
Ensure that all EKG's done in the facility are charged and scanned into the patients EMR
Maintain yearly competency on the MGC Diagnostics Program and OPO device
Schedule outpatient PFTs/OPOs in a timely manner
Perform PFTs as ordered by the physician
Accurately and appropriately documents PFT/OPO results in the patients EMR
Attend 75% of staff meetings during the year
Attend annual competency days as observed by the manager
Maintain required license and certifications for position
Attend hospital sponsored training programs as required by department
Complete continuing education programs in order to maintain state and NBRC licensure
Provide in-service education of clinical staff as assigned by the manager
Attend all required safety training programs
Operate assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed
Maintain work area and equipment in condition required by department standards
Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions

Benefits

RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!
NO STATE INCOME TAX
Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
Vanguard 401(k) with match.
Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
Nevada 529 College Fund.
Unum Employee Assistance Program.
Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder & HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions).
Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
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