Respiratory Therapist III

About the position

The Respiratory Therapist III at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. This role involves performing diagnostic tests, administering therapies, and monitoring patients receiving mechanical ventilation, ensuring adherence to state and specialty standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with the placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify providers of any unintended responses.
• Assist with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Program.
• Licensed by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Nevada State license to perform arterial blood gases.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and the Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• One year's experience in an acute care facility or freestanding practice, with recent acute care experience within the last six months.
• Critical Care and Ventilator Management experience in Adult and Pediatric/Neonatal settings.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ABGs, EKGs, ICU, preceptor experience, venous puncture, and line maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays and free telemedicine services.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection and legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage and moving assistance.
• Pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts and retirement readiness services.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program and Time Away From Work Program.