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Renown Regional Medical Center

Childrens Hospital Respiratory Therapist

Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550


POSITION:

Childrens Hospital Respiratory Therapist

SCHEDULE: Full Time

LOCATION: Reno, NV

SALARY: Will discuss with applicant.

TO APPLY:

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/44865

Careers Page -https://www.renown.org/Careers

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SUMMARY:

Neonatal/Pediatric/NICU Transport RRT:Primarily work with high risk newborn/pediatric patients in the Intensive Care Nursery and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The Respiratory therapist may be required to interact with staff in outlying hospitals either as a member of the maternal child health transport team or as a regional referral center information source. The Respiratory Care Neonatal / Pediatric Specialist is responsible for helping with transport coverage to include last minute scheduling to ensure transport coverage at all times.

**MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. **License: Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. Certification: Current AHA BLS certification required. AHA ACLS and PALS required with-in 6 months, and ongoing thereafter.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

This RRT position acts as a role model, resource and coach to the respiratory staff, physicians, and ancillary departments. This position is expected to integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers to achieve desired results. They are responsible for the proper documentation of all patient records and department logs. In addition, they are responsible for keeping abreast of technological advances in applicable areas and are well versed in appropriate clinical applications.

BENEFITS:

Eligible for Benefits