Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric – (RRT – Peds – Pedi)

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric – (RRT – Peds – Pedi)

StartDate: 11/6/2023
Available Shifts: 12 D/E/N
Pay Rate: $1350.00 – $2000.00

The Respiratory Specialist is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation of care, and evaluation of patients and families. They must demonstrate the ability to work with patient’s physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meet standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department age specific competencies. Should have Peds and Adult experience.

Position Purpose

This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Respiratory Therapist’s primarily work with patients in the adult critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric general care, and may provide respiratory care at secondary care sites consistent with the mission and obligations of Renown Regional Medical Center and the department of Respiratory Care.

Nature and Scope

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. The Respiratory Therapist is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation of care, and evaluation of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families. They must demonstrate the ability to work with patient’s physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meet standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department age specific competencies. “Respiratory Care” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control, and care of persons with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Respiratory Therapist has the authority to perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, contact physicians, and perform all activities as assigned. Continuous comprehensive mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments, and making decisions. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. This position does provide direct patient care.

Required Qualifications
CRT or RRT. Must have 2+ years RT experience.
Must be licensed in the state of Nevada to submit (license in hand).
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC is preferred.
BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP required. STABLE preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
none

Facility Location
Bright lights, glitzy casinos and big name entertainment are part of Reno’s charm, but there’s much more to “The Biggest Little City in the World” than meets the eye. Less than an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe and in close proximity to Yosemite National Park, this town is the ideal destination for adventure-seeking travelers who love having nature and fun-filled options on their doorstep.

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

Med Travelers, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities – including hospitals, home health agencies, school systems, and long-term care facilities – enable us to offer the most current temporary therapy positions and medical imaging jobs. And our traveler customer service is among the best in the industry. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

registered respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care, pediatric respiratory therapist, pedi respiratory therapist, pediatric RRT