Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist OpportunityNorthern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. This Respiratory Therapist opportunity is Per Diem and a convenient day shift schedule. Under the supervision of the Critical Care Director, Medical Director and Respiratory Department Supervisor, the respiratory therapist is responsible for providing Respiratory Care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.Qualifications:Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure or eligible.Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.BLS and ACLS certification.PALS certified within 90 days.Ability to use ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, IPV, pulse oximetry, and bedside spirometry.Ability to perform chest PT.EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.