FT Respiratory Therapist
About the role
The Respiratory Therapist works in a wide variety of settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. The respiratory therapist participates in clinical decision-making and patient education, develops and implements respiratory care plans, applies patient-driven protocols, utilizes evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and participates in health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. The respiratory therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent judgment, under the supervision of a physician, in the respiratory care of patients. Reports to the Director of Respiratory Therapy.
Requirements
- Must hold an active license from the N.B.R.C.
- Must have pending application with the Board of Medical Examiners for Nevada State License
- Nevada State Blood Gas Technologist License application submitted within 2 weeks of hire
- Must possess an RRT License or the ability to obtain RRT License within 1 year of hire
- Per NRS 449 and NRS 200, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and federal background checks
Qualifications
- Experience in pediatric and neonatal intensive care is helpful, but not required
Pay
- CRT: $35.00–42.00/hr DOE
- RRT: $40.00–48.00/hr DOE
Benefits
Please download the Employee Benefits Summary for more information on the impressive benefits package offered by Mt. Grant General Hospital on our website at www.mgghnv.org