Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Department Director , Manager, Supervisors, Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible to provide respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients for St. Rose Dominican Hospital. These services will be delivered in accordance with specific physician orders and department policies and procedures. RCP Neonate pediatric providers will be required to work a minimum of 80% of scheduled shifts in critical care areas.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Certification, Registration, or Licensure: Blood Gas Technologist License or Blood Gas Supervisor License from the State of Nevada and Credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist. License issued from Board of Medical Examiners to practice respiratory care. BLS, PALS and NRP required. ACLS within first year required. Neonatal Pediatric Specialist certification from NBRC preferred.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma. Completion of an approved school of Respiratory education by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization.

Minimum Experience: Competency and skill validation required prior to being promoted to this level.

Other: Outstanding clinical, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU L1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.