Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Northern Nevada Medical Center; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 63,370,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem day shift coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory care under the supervision of the Critical Care Director and department leadership in a 124-bed acute care hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be credentialed to practice respiratory therapy, with required licensure, BLS/ACLS, and PALS within 90 days, and the ability to operate ventilators and deliver chest physiotherapy as part of

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist licensure or eligible.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• PALS certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate ventilators and related equipment.
• Ability to perform chest PT.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services per physician orders and department policies.
• Administer therapies and monitor patient responses and side effects.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and manage airway care.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilator setup

Critical care monitoring

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

BiPAP/CPAP

Pulse oximetry

Job description

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem day shift coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory care under the supervision of the Critical Care Director and department leadership in a 124-bed acute care hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be credentialed to practice respiratory therapy, with required licensure, BLS/ACLS, and PALS within 90 days, and the ability to operate ventilators and deliver chest physiotherapy as part of