Respiratory Therapist
Reno, Nevada
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Reno, Nevada
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 3 days per week
• 12-hour shifts (06:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
• No set schedules

Required Credentials & Certifications

• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 vaccines plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination required; declinations not accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); declinations not accepted
• TB Test: Within 1 year of start date
• Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer
• Tdap: Required; declinations not accepted
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be completed within 60 days of start and state clearance to work
• BLS Certification: American Heart Association or Red Cross
• ACLS Certification: American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Blood Gas Technologist Certificate: Must be certified by Nevada State Health Division, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance
• License/Certificate Verification: Primary source verification of professional license/certification within 30 days of start, updated upon expiration

Required Professional Documents & Checks

• Driver's License, State ID, or Passport
• National Criminal Background Check within 1 year of start date (with some state-specific timing requirements)
• Prime Core Competencies Exam: Must score 80% or higher
• Prime Skills Checklist
• Prime Specialty Exam: Must score 80% or higher
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search
• Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded)
• Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
• Prime Orientation Packet (includes Essentials Form and Post Test)
• Signed Job Description
• Prime Education Verification (Diploma or Transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable)
• Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC, within 60 days of start)

Additional Information

• Annual Respirator Fit Test recommended (may require completion prior to start depending on location)
• Resume and 2 professional references required at time of offer acceptance (1 reference must be from a manager or direct supervisor)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry expectations for LTA roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists seeking a long-term assignment with a flexible schedule in Reno, Nevada, who meet the listed credential and certification requirements.