Respiratory Practitioner III

The RCP III demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses the patient's status, and interprets the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs in the critical care area. Requires one year's experience in an acute care facility or freestanding practice with must have current/recent acute care Respiratory Therapist experience within the last six months.

Hourly Wage Estimate: $45.01 - $67.53 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Respiratory Practitioner III today with Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Respiratory Practitioner III demonstrates the advanced knowledge and skill necessary to direct care appropriate to the patients in his/her department. The RCP III demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses the patient's status, and interprets the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs in the critical care area. The RCP III provides care as needed and as described in the department's policies and procedures for critical care. If that is you, be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

• You will assess, plan, directs, and implement necessary activities to treat patients successfully
• You will work in an intensive care setting

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Program
• Licensed by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
• Nevada State license to perform arterial blood gases
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and the Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential
• Current BLS required
• Current ACLS required
• Current PALS required
• Current NRP required
• Requires one year's experience in an acute care facility or freestanding practice with must have current/recent acute care Respiratory Therapist experience within the last six months
• Requires Critical Care and Ventilator Management experience in Adult and Pediatric/Neonatal setting
• Prefer experience with ABGs, EKGs, ICU, preceptor experience, venous puncture, and line maintenance

Benefits

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides Las Vegas and the Southwest region with high-quality, advanced healthcare services. We have been serving our community for nearly 60 years. Sunrise Hospital has been a Consumer Choice Award recipient for 15 consecutive years. We are the largest acute care facility in Nevada and the state's only fresh post-op Pediatric CICU. Our facility offers an advanced comprehensive stroke center which received the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the GWTG.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Practitioner III opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.