Children's Hospital Respiratory Therapist

Company: Renown Health
Location: Reno
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Renown Health is the region's largest locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,500 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Apply today to join our team and enjoy the rewarding opportunities a role with Renown can offer you both professionally and personally in beautiful Reno-Tahoe. Renown Health is proud to be voted the *#1 Hospital in Nevada* (U.S. News & World Report, 2024, tied). Committed to putting People First, Renown is also recognized with the *Best Employee Experience* award by Ragan's Workplace Wellness (2024) and *Best Place for Working Parents -* (2024).

*Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus - Apply today!*

*Neonatal/Pediatric/NICU Transport RRT:* Primarily work with high risk newborn/pediatric patients in the Intensive Care Nursery and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The Respiratory therapist may be required to interact with staff in outlying hospitals either as a member of the maternal child health transport team or as a regional referral center information source. The Respiratory Care Neonatal / Pediatric Specialist is responsible for helping with transport coverage to include last minute scheduling to ensure transport coverage at all times.

This RRT position acts as a role model, resource and coach to the respiratory staff, physicians, and ancillary departments. This position is expected to integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers to achieve desired results. They are responsible for the proper documentation of all patient records and department logs. In addition, they are responsible for keeping abreast of technological advances in applicable areas and are well versed in appropriate clinical applications.

*Minimum Qualifications*

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

*Education:*
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

*License(s):*
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

200241, 400241

State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst license or equivalent as defined in NAC 652.346. To include; Director of point of care, General supervisor of point of care, Clinical laboratory technologist, Blood gas technician, Blood gas technologist required within 6 months of hire.

*Certification(s):*
Current AHA BLS certification required. AHA ACLS & PALS required with-in 6 months, and ongoing thereafter.

*Computer / Typing:*
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

*Location:* Renown Health - 200241 Respiratory Care Svcs
*Schedule:* Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Day, Vary

Supplemental Pay:
* Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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