Respiratory Therapist Certified - PRN

100 LCMC Health; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in Las Vegas is seeking a dedicated Licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role requires proficiency in critical care procedures, including ventilator management and intubation.

The ideal candidate should be certified as a Respiratory Therapist and possess current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. This position offers variable working hours in a supportive environment focused on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess appropriate licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Experience in critical care and general care procedures.
• Ability to manage equipment and perform ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in critical and general care procedures.
• Organize patient care while ensuring equipment safety.
• Communicate treatment information effectively to patients and families.

Skills

Critical care procedures

Ventilator management

Arterial punctures

Intubation

Oxygen therapy

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified

Current BLS, CPR certifications

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Position Overview

Your job is more than a job. One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. As a respiratory therapist, you understand that you may be the lifeline for patients struggling to breathe. It takes tireless dedication that goes beyond nebulizers and ventilators. Cardiopulmonary disorders are life‑challenging and as a respiratory therapist and a human being, your skillset determines arterial puncture or cannulation, artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory. That’s no small task. There’s no feeling like the feeling of "I can’t breathe." You wear your compassion on your sleeve every time you hear those words from a child suffering with asthma to an elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s why you do what you do. And that’s what we love about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical respiratory therapist role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in critical and general care procedures including patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial punctures, code III response, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation, monitoring equipment, airway management, endo/nasotracheal suctioning, arterial line placement, aerosol therapy, IPPB, CPT, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, aerochamber/inhaler, and peak flow meters.
• Organize and set priorities while assuring safe operation of all equipment needed for patient care and procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Manage equipment/supply needs appropriately.
• Demonstrate quality improvement commitment through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incidents.
• Participate in planning and problem solving.
• Adhere to BSI policies at all times.
• Perform treatments using aseptic technique when required.
• Follow, instruct and enforce others on infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for everyone, recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication.
• Communicate information regarding treatments ensuring patients’ or family members’ understanding, comprehension, and active participation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Current American Heart Association (BLS, CPR) certifications.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.