Job Description

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Description

US:NV:Carson City Respiratory Care





Per Diem Variable Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

Provides respiratory care including therapeutic treatments, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of persons with deficiency and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the direction of a physician and/or by prescription. May serve in a relief Lead capacity.

Qualifications

Required

A current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential with RRT eligibility acceptable. Current and Maintained NBRC license is required for all credentials obtained after 2002. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare provider's certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for healthcare providers within ninty (90) days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers within ninty (90) days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within ninty (90) days of hire. Blood Gas Technologist license issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) within ninty (90) days of hire.

Preferred

(1) One-year of Acute Care hospital experience National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) credential National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno. Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

No State Income Tax Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonuses On Site Education & Certification Programs Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees * Free Calm App Subscription