Registered Respiratory Therapist Part Time

Banner Health; United States; In loco; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Part-time

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Descrizione del lavoro

Banner Health in Fallon, NV seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver a wide range of respiratory care, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing, across varied clinical settings. You will assess patient responses, collaborate on treatment plans, and may supervise staff.

Part-time status supports 24 hours weekly with 12-hour shifts in a hospital environment. The role requires NBRC RRT, state licensure, BLS, and at least one year of acute care experience; Nevada Blood Gas

Competenze

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current state license where required by law.
• Blood Gas Technologist certification in Nevada.
• Minimum one year acute care hospital experience in respiratory care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Driver's license if Home Care setting.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Mansioni

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and adjust settings.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing.
• Assess patients and adjust therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with care team on care plans.
• May supervise staff.
• Provide care across multiple hospital settings.

Conoscenze

RRT credential

Ventilator management

Pulmonary testing

Patient assessment

Formazione

Associate degree

Strumenti

Ventilators

Cardiology equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Primary City/State: Fallon, Nevada Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care 15k Sign on Bonus Great options and great opportunities. At Banner we are tapestry of cultures, and experiences. A workforce that is honored to serve and support the community. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Since 1996, Banner Churchill Community Hospital has served the rural community and provided the highest quality care to our patients, who are friends and family in Churchill County and beyond.

Fallon is surrounded by wide-open spaces, internationally known wetlands, historic Pony Express trails, state parks, hiking opportunities, and places to go off-road. Play outdoors for a while then come back into town for some indoor, Nevada-style fun, great dinner, and entertainment. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Banner Churchill, you will be part of a team that consists of highly engaged individuals who work well together to meet the needs of the patient. You will be offering a wide range of programs and services to aid in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in all stages of life, from infant to geriatric.

As our part-time RRT, you will be working 24 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts. If being part of a team that is dedicated to their patients and each other sounds like something you want to be a part of, we welcome you to join us.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
7. May supervise department staff.
8. Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• In Home Care setting, must possess valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, non-profit health care systems in the country and the leading non-profit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.