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Respiratory therapist - Desert view hospital (Per diem)

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Quick overview

The role is responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy modalities and performing respiratory assessments for patients of all ages across all care areas, including critical care, NICU, or Labor & Delivery at a 25-bed acute care hospital. The therapist must perform these duties independently, adhering to facility policies and demonstrating Service Excellence standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program and possess at least one year of experience in acute/critical care respiratory therapy. Required credentials include Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC, a current Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License, minimum Nevada Blood Gas Technologist status, and current BLS and ACLS certifications from the AHA.

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Job description

Responsibilities

Desert View Hospital is a 25-bed, acute care hospital set in a rural community.
Desert View provides safe and competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
We provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care.
Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy modalities and respiratory assessments to patients of all ages in all patient care areas, including critical care, NICU or Labor & Delivery.
Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.

Experience: One (1) year in acute/critical care respiratory therapy

Technical Skills

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department, and provide the care/service as described in the department policies and procedures.

License/Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.Current Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License, Nevada Blood Gas Technologist (minimum),
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association; The following to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire date if applicable to specific facility Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association and/or Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Other

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

*NOTE

For new blood gas license personnel applicants – you must apply within the first 14 days of hire. **Additional certifications may be required for certain facilities.”