Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center·Reno, Nevada
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care considering age-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the RRT may be assigned as Lead RCP, taking responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
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Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!
Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services.
Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more.
The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics.
For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required. 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current. 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 5. Blood Gas Technologist Licensed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services within 90 days of hire. 6. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification preferred. 7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred. 8. Associate of Science Degree required. 9. Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 10. Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred. Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Candidates must possess a current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC within three months of hire. Required certifications include current BLS and ACLS from AHA or ARC, and obtaining a Blood Gas Technologist License within 90 days of hire, with an Associate of Science Degree being mandatory.
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