Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — NICU Focus

Sierra Medical Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care under physician orders across the department. You will handle oxygen delivery, therapies, ventilator setup and arterial blood sampling with a focus on patient safety and comfort.

Under supervision of directors and managers, you will contribute to a high-quality care environment, participate in continued education, and support clinical excellence across services including NICU and critical

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Preferred experience in neonatal transport.
• 5 years of verifiable experience.
• NICU experience, 3 years or more preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and related equipment.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and monitors for side effects.
• Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and airway management tasks.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for ABG analysis.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS

NRP

Neonatal care

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Arterial blood gas analyzer

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care under physician orders across the department. You will handle oxygen delivery, therapies, ventilator setup and arterial blood sampling with a focus on patient safety and comfort.

Under supervision of directors and managers, you will contribute to a high-quality care environment, participate in continued education, and support clinical excellence across services including NICU and critical