Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Job Location: Reno, NV 89511

Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension)

Shift: Day shift, 4x12 hours (with potential OT, on-call, and floating assignments)

Payrate: $70.00/ hr on w2

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist administers prescribed respiratory care and provides comprehensive support for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities:

Conducting diagnostic evaluations (obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting data, and performing cardiopulmonary tests/studies).

Managing respiratory treatments across adult critical care and neonatal critical care units.

Applying and monitoring:

Medical gases and environmental control systems

Mechanical ventilatory support

Artificial airway care

Bronchopulmonary hygiene

Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures

Providing cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and hemodynamic cardiovascular support.

Educating patients and families regarding respiratory care and treatment plans.

Floating between units as needed, including adult critical care and NICU.

Participating in on-call rotations and covering overtime shifts when required.

Requirements:

Must live at least 100 miles away.

Minimum 3+ years of Level III NICU experience required.

Level II or greater NICU experience required.

Competency in:

High-frequency ventilation

Nitric oxide administration

Heliox therapy

Neonatal intubation

Neonatal ventilator management

Bubble CPAP

Heated high-flow for neonates

Neonatal arterial puncture

Delivery attendance

NICU transport experience preferred.

Certifications: NRP, ACLS, BLS, PALS (all required).