Respiratory Therapist

Premiere Hcstaffing • Reno, NV

11d

About The Position

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is here to help you on your career journey! We place talented candidates with our partner healthcare facilities with the shared goal of providing exceptional, compassionate care. Award-winning hospital partners across the nation Dedicated career specialists to support you every step of the way Immediate and flexible opportunities to create your career journey Tailored career pathway where you can thrive personally and professionally Responsibilities Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RRT is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Blood Gas Technologist Licensed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
• Associate of Science Degree required.
• One year of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree