Respiratory Therapist

North Vista Hospital • North Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (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, while considering the patient's age- and population-specific needs and requirements. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and have responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained as current.
• 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 serve as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed