Vital Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Impactful Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company match

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a PRN, as-needed schedule. The role requires licensure as CRT or RRT and an associate degree in respiratory therapy, with 90-day certification attainment for BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

The team provides patient education, diagnostic testing, and therapy delivery, with opportunities for growth within Lifepoint Health. Join a facility recognized for quality care in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Current state CRT or RRT license.
• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.

Skills

RRT license

CRT license

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a PRN, as-needed schedule. The role requires licensure as CRT or RRT and an associate degree in respiratory therapy, with 90-day certification attainment for BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

The team provides patient education, diagnostic testing, and therapy delivery, with opportunities for growth within Lifepoint Health. Join a facility recognized for quality care in a community-focused setting.