RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) NICU Full-Time Nights **$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
Job Summary
The respiratory therapist provides Respiratory Care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures under the supervision of the Critical Care Director, Medical Director, and Respiratory Department Manager.
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.
About the Role
Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that offers quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. The hospital provides a wide range of services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and more.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
Qualifications
- Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
- PREFERRED: Experience in neonatal transport
- 5 years of verifiable experience
- BLS and ACLS certification
- PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist certified within 90 days
- NICU experience, 3 years or more preferred
Skills
Knowledge of various methods of oxygen delivery, ability to administer respiratory therapy treatments, proficiency in setting up and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and skills in performing arterial punctures for blood gas analysis.
Benefits
- For full and part-time employees
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
Pay
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
Knowledge of various methods of oxygen delivery, ability to administer respiratory therapy treatments, proficiency in setting up and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and skills in performing arterial punctures for blood gas analysis.
Benefits
- For full and part-time employees
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
Qualifications
- Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
- PREFERRED: Experience in neonatal transport
- 5 years of verifiable experience
- BLS and ACLS certification
- PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist certified within 90 days
- NICU experience, 3 years or more preferred