Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), you will be a vital clinical professional, dedicated to providing high-quality respiratory care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric critical care patients.

Every day, under medical and departmental direction, you'll deliver essential respiratory care per physician orders and policies. You'll ensure critical care services are met, meticulously manage equipment, and adapt care plans to optimize patient outcomes.

To be successful, you'll combine strong clinical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to healing and recovery in critical care.

Job Specific FunctionsReviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data in an accurate and timely manner. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for adult patients according to the quality guidelines established in the departmental policy and procedure manual. Formulates an appropriate Respiratory Care plan based upon accurate patient assessment and current clinical Practice Guidelines.Communicates necessary changes in the Respiratory Care plan to physicians, preceptors, nurses, and others as appropriate in a timely manner. Provides effective education to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate.Accurately and safely performs fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures according to departmental policy and procedure. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on equipment.Performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with the quality guidelines in the departmental policy and procedure manual. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and continuous performance improvement activities.Maintains clinical and professional competency based on established standards of practice.
Job Requirements

Required:

Technical School Completed all accredited education requirements to be in possession of a valid license in good standing issued bythe National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization enabling them to practice as a Respiratory Care Professional.Competency and skill validation required prior to being promoted to this level.Respiratory Care Practitioner: NVBlood Gas: NVBasic Life Support - CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life Support InstructorPlease be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Preferred:

1-3 years Competency and skill validation requiredprior to being promoted to this level.Where You'll Work

As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.