Respiratory Therapist
Full Time • Reno, NV, 89503, Reno
JOBID: PHS-6008
Position: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Reno, NV, 89503
Shift Notes: 06:00 - 18:30
3 X 12-hour shifts per week
Shift Notes: 06:00 - 18:30
3 X 12-hour shifts per week
Start date: 02/16/2026 - 05/17/2026
Pay: $35-$40 per hour
A Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Reno, NV provides clinical care to patients with breathing difficulties, cardiopulmonary disorders, and acute or chronic respiratory conditions. RTs work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health settings, or specialty units such as NICU/ICU. They assess respiratory status, administer treatments, operate life-support equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Respiratory Therapists typically:
Patient Assessment & Care
- Evaluate patients’ respiratory status through examination and diagnostic measurements (e.g., arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests).
- Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans based on physician orders and clinical findings.
- Monitor patients regularly and modify treatments as needed.
Education & Licensing
- Completion of an accredited respiratory care program (associate’s or bachelor’s degree).
- Valid State Respiratory Therapist License (Nevada) and NBRC credential such as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist) often required
Experience
- Experience in acute care, critical care, neonatal care, or pediatric care is preferred for many hospital roles.
Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
What makes us different?
Precision Scans, is a staffing registry that provides staffing solutions/Temporary coverage through supreme optimum quality professionals/technologist for allied health and nursing needs.
Uniting talent with opportunity
Providing prompt service in order to staff your need is a priority for Helping Hands Staffing Services. We have staff in place that is specialized in providing you with the right candidate based upon your needs. We provide staff for the following areas.
- Allied Health Professional
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- Nursing
- RN, LVN, CNA
Philosophy
Our Team’s commitment to strive for excellence, because we believe technologists are the eyes & ears of the Radiologist to deliver Precision in every scan or diagnostic test.
Vision
To heal human kind by providing compassionate care.
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