Respiratory Therapist PD

Hunter Bolanos, HR Generalist

PO Box 1510

200 S. A St

Hawthorne, NV 89415

775-945-2461

hbolanos@mgghnv.org

Definition of position:  Respiratory therapist works in a wide variety of settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. The respiratory therapist participates in clinical decision-making and patient education, develops and implements respiratory care plans, applies patient-driven protocols, utilizes evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and participates in health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. The respiratory therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent judgment, under the supervision of a physician, in the respiratory care of patients. Reports to the Administrator.

PD Status – Covers 1 weekend a month in the department and intermittent week days. Per Diem staff plan their shifts to cover on a monthly basis with the department. Must complete standard employee orientation.

Stand-by $5.00/hour

Call-back $ time + 1/2 half regular earnings.

Non-exempt

Experience and Training:

2 years of hospital respiratory therapist experience;

Critical Access Hospital experience is preferred;

Must hold an active license from the N.B.R.C. AND

If not already obtained, candidate must have pending application with the Board of Medical Examiners for Nevada State License AND

Nevada State Blood Gas Technologist License application submitted within 2 weeks of hire

AND

Per NRS 449 and NRS 200, successful applicant(s) must pass required state and federal background checks AND

Experience in pediatric and neonatal intensive care is helpful, but not required.

Wages and Benefits:  Wage $50.00-55.00/hr DOE.  No benefits as per diem status.

Deadline for applying:  Position is open until filled.

To Apply:  Applications and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website at www.mgghnv.org or be picked up and returned to the main Switchboard or mail to:  Mt. Grant General Hospital, ATTN: Hunter Bolanos, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV  89415.  EO/ADA Employer

Posted 4/30/2024