Advanced NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist

University Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner for NICU and PICU coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory therapies per protocol and physician orders, with responsibilities spanning neonatal to geriatric patients.

Candidates must have NBRC certification (RRT or CRT), NV licensing, and recent NICU/PICU experience; BLS/PALS/NRP certifications are required or accepted by AHA.

Qualifications

• NICU or PICU experience preferred.
• NBRC-certified (RRT or CRT) with NICU/PICU experience.
• Nevada licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and physician orders.
• Assess, administer, and evaluate respiratory treatments across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Coordinate with physicians on treatment plans and perform intubations and airway management as needed.
• Transport critical patients inter-hospital when required.

Skills

NICU experience

RRT or CRT certification

BLS/PALS/NRP certified

Nevada state licensure

Education

High school graduate with approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV seeks an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner for NICU and PICU coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory therapies per protocol and physician orders, with responsibilities spanning neonatal to geriatric patients.

Candidates must have NBRC certification (RRT or CRT), NV licensing, and recent NICU/PICU experience; BLS/PALS/NRP certifications are required or accepted by AHA.