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: 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length = 12)
Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Work 3 twelve-hour shifts weekly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license for Nevada.
• Blood Gas Technologist Certificate certified by the Nevada State Health Division, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Current and valid professional license verification completed within 30 days of start.
• Annual respirator fit test (may require completion prior to start depending on location).
• Drug screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC, completed within 60 days of start.
• Physical/Health Statement completed within 60 days of start, stating clear to work.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Completion of required competency exams and skills checklists with a minimum score of 80%.
• Proof of education (diploma or transcripts).

Required Immunizations and Health Screenings

• COVID-19 vaccines and booster or completed declination.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer proof.
• Hepatitis B vaccination (declinations not accepted).
• Influenza vaccine or declination (declinations not accepted).
• TB test within one year of start date.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer proof.
• Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted).
• If positive PPD test, a negative chest x-ray within 3 months is required.

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport.
• Prime agency-specific attestations and background checks.
• Prime orientation packet and job description signed by employee.
• Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification).
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search.
• Prime badge photo (optional, facility specific).
• Resume reflecting accurate and recent work history at time of offer acceptance.
• Two professional references required, including one from a manager or direct supervisor.
• Name verification affidavit if discrepancies exist between credentials.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry requirement for Respiratory Therapists (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Notes

• Declinations for certain vaccines are not accepted.
• All credentials and health requirements must be completed and verified prior to onboarding.
• Competency exams and skills checklists must be passed with a minimum score of 80%.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists licensed in Nevada seeking a 12-week long-term assignment with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.