Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy

Prime Healthcare; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Vista Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the Cardiopulmonary Services team in North Las Vegas, NV. The role provides diagnostic testing, arterial blood gas analyses, and ventilator support to pediatric through adult patients, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Required is an active RCP license, NBRC-registered or eligible, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications with 5 years of acute/subacute respiratory care experience; NICU

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in state
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible within 3 months
• BLS certification current
• ACLS certification current
• PALS certification current or within 60 days of hire
• NRP certification current
• 5 years acute/subacute respiratory care experience
• NICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs Cardiopulmonary Services staff and activities
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis and related diagnostic testing
• Operates respiratory equipment including ventilators
• Educates patients and families about respiratory care
• Supports daily operations and escalates issues to Manager/Director

Skills

RCP License

RRT NBRC

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

5+ years experience

NICU experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

ABG analyzers

Ventilators

Job description

Overview

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com.

Responsibilities

Leads and directs the technical personnel, activities, and equipment of the Adult Cardiopulmonary services. Promotes healing of acutely ill patients whose cardiac or pulmonary systems have been compromised through illness or injury through the provision of respiratory care, diagnostic testing, providing for the psycho-social needs of the patient, and patient education. Encourages and enhances the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department. Treats patients from newborn, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle, and older adults. When requested, assists day-to-day operations of the Cardiopulmonary Department, referring out-of-the –ordinary issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate. Provides diagnostic testing to the patient to help optimize the total care given. Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis; knowledge in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control of ABG analyzers. Abilities to use mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, peak flow meters, ability to perform respiratory assessment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of acute or subacute respiratory care experience as respiratory care practitioner required.
• At least one (1) year of experience in NICU preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf