What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRT - Respiratory Therapy position at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center?
| Location | US-NV-Reno | ID | 2025-201671 | Category | Clinical Tech | Position Type | Full Time | Shift | Nights | Job Type | Non-Exempt |
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary's Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary's Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America's Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
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Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and respiratory manager, is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. One year of hospital experience preferred.
2. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
4. Current Nevada State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
5. Current BLS (AHA) required.
6. ACLS (AHA) certification required within 90 days of hire for Adult area only.
7. Blood Gas Technologist Licensed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services within 90 days of hire.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer service skills, and computer literacy required.
9. High level of analytical ability required in preparing care plans, implementing effective treatment regimens, and developing solutions to complex issues concerning patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
10. Requires ability to work in an area characterized by a high need for critical thinking, constant attention to detail and frequent interruptions.
11. Position requires ability to take call and fulfill call rotation/on-call duties and responsibilities.
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