TotalMed · Reno, NV
Travel12h Rotate Shift
<p>We're looking for a <b>Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT)</b> for an immediate travel position opening in Reno, NV. The right <b>Peds-RRT</b> must have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Read below for additional requirements.</p>
<p>As a Peds-RRT, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.</p>
<p>As a Peds-RRT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:</p>
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<li>Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.</li>
<li>Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.</li>
<li>Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function. Reports malfunctions to director.</li>
<li>Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.</li>
<li>Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.</li>
<li>Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.</li>
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<p><b>Peds-RRTs</b> should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Peds-RRTs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Peds-RRTs must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</p>
<p>Must have 1 year of experience. Must have NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.</p><br/><br/><b>Requirements*:</b> NBRC, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, 2 Years<br/><br/><i>* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.</i>