Respiratory Therapist - $10k Sign-On Bonus! at The Staff Pad
Las Vegas, NM 87701
About the Job
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our client's healthcare team in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive cardiopulmonary care, including assessment, diagnostic evaluation, interpretation, and treatment of patients. This role also involves consulting, offering technical direction, and providing instruction to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff.
THIS IS A NIGHT POSITION & ALTERNATING WEEKENDS.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Perform assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and interpret results to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Responsible for EKG's, intubations, running the vents, etc.
- Treatment Administration: Administer therapeutic procedures and interventions, including respiratory treatments, ventilation management, and airway care.
- Consultation:Provide expert consultation and guidance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding respiratory care practices and patient management.
- Technical Direction: Offer technical direction and support to ensure optimal use of respiratory therapy equipment and adherence to best practices.
- Education: Educate patients and their families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and home care techniques.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of all patient care activities.
Requirements
Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Science or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital environment preferred.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
--s-p-m1--
By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.
See The Staff Pad Privacy Policy at https://staffpad.thejobnetwork.com/Privacy.aspx?fromlean=1 and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions
