Respiratory Therapist
- Premiere Healthcare Staffing
- Reno, NV, us
- 6mo ago
- Full-time
- On-site
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Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RRT 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. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
5. Blood Gas Technologist Licensed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
8. Associate of Science Degree required.
10. One year of acute care experience required.
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