Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care

Provident Behavioral Health; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Sparks, Nevada seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in an acute care hospital setting.

You will assess patients, manage ventilators and non-invasive support, perform ABGs, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment.

Educate patients and families on respiratory care and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Competence in ventilator/non-invasive support management.
• Ability to perform ABGs and interpret diagnostic results to guide care.
• Effective emergency response and patient communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory conditions and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and other diagnostic/respiratory tests.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and provide life-sustaining support as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient treatment.
• Contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Tools

Ventilator systems

Job description

Respiratory Therapist delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in an acute care hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory conditions and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and other diagnostic/respiratory tests.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and provide life-sustaining support as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient treatment.
• Contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Competence in ventilator/non-invasive support management.
• Ability to perform ABGs and interpret diagnostic results to guide care.
• Effective emergency response and patient communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.