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Job Description

Position Purpose

This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to

improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Clinical Respiratory

Therapists primarily work with those patients in the critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric

general care, and may provide respiratory care at a secondary care sites consistent with the mission and

obligations of Renown Health.

Nature and Scope

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.

The Clinical Respiratory Therapist is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation of care,

and evaluation of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families. They must

demonstrate the ability to work with patients physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive and

psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meet standards of quality as measured

by the Unit/Department age specific competencies.

Respiratory Care means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of persons

with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Clinical Respiratory

Therapist has the authority to perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, contact physicians,

and perform all activities as assigned.

Continuous comprehensive mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same

mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments, and

making decisions.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an

accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

This position does provide direct patient care.

Position Purpose

This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to

improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Clinical Respiratory

Therapists primarily work with those patients in the critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric

general care, and may provide respiratory care at a secondary care sites consistent with the mission and

obligations of Renown Health.

Nature and Scope

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.

The Clinical Respiratory Therapist is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation of care,

and evaluation of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families. They must

demonstrate the ability to work with patients physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive and

psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meet standards of quality as measured

by the Unit/Department age specific competencies.

Respiratory Care means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of persons

with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Clinical Respiratory

Therapist has the authority to perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, contact physicians,

and perform all activities as assigned.

Continuous comprehensive mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same

mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments, and

making decisions.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an

accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

This position does provide direct patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name Description

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading,

writing and speaking English.

Experience: 200241, 200373, 400241: Minimum 2 years' experience of full-time Respiratory

Care in a critical care setting.

410241, 400281: Minimum 2 years of full-time Respiratory Care experience.

License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners

Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care required.

200241, 200373, 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 computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.