What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRT PD (RCP II) Union - SMRMC Respiratory Therapy - 12/40 OT position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Marys Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 114-year history, Saint Marys Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and Americas Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Marys Regional Medical Center is a 380-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II 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.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.6. NRP certificate preferred 7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred 9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required
