Day Shift Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), in Sparks, NV, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem day shifts. The RT provides respiratory care under supervision per physician orders and hospital policies, contributing to patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include oxygen delivery methods, ventilator care, and compliance with departmental protocols. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling within the UHS system.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure or eligible.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• PALS certified within 90 days.
• Ability to use ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, IPV, pulse oximetry, and bedside spirometry.
• Ability to perform chest PT.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.

Skills

Ventilator management

BiPAP/CPAP use

Pulse oximetry

Bedside spirometry

Chest PT

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure or eligible

Job description

Northern Nevada Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), in Sparks, NV, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem day shifts. The RT provides respiratory care under supervision per physician orders and hospital policies, contributing to patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include oxygen delivery methods, ventilator care, and compliance with departmental protocols. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling within the UHS system.