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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Healthcare - Medical
Job Description:
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location:

• Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
• 4700 Las Vegas Blvd N, Nellis AFB, NV 89191

Schedule:

• Any time Su-S 24/7, normally 0645-1845 or 1845-0645 plus 1 4 hour shift; 3 12s and 1 4 not to exceed 40 hours per week;
• May also be 4 10s or max of 80 hours per 2 weeks

Contract PoP: 9/27/2026-7/31/2031
Requirements:
Education:
Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Registered Therapy (RT) course/program.
Experience:
The Respiratory Therapist must have a minimum of two years professional Respiratory Therapy experience. The therapist must have worked full time or part time (greater than 20hrs/week) as a professional Respiratory Therapist for at least 12 months in the last 24 months.
Certifications/License
Required:

• BLS
• NRP
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• In addition, have and/or actively pursuing a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (must be obtained within 24 months of hire).
• Permanent, full, and unrestricted Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist to Respiratory Therapy in any of the 50 State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Job Duties:

• Operates and maintains specialized equipment to evaluate respiratory functions, and respiratory physiology.
• Performs spirometry, flow volume loops, lung volumes, diffusion capacities, and closing volumes.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gas samples. Maintains quality control of arterial blood gas machines and CO oximeters, including proficiency testing.
• Performs bronchoprovocation and exercising testing.
• Assists physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy for diagnosis and therapy.
• Under orders of a physician, administers respiratory care such as oxygen and aerosol therapy, mechanical ventilator management, and preparation and administration of respiratory medications.
• Assists physician with intubation and extubation procedures. Performs endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tube care. Maintains patent airway. Ensures bronchial hygiene through incentive spirometry and specialized breathing instructions.
• Prepares and instructs patients to use respiratory equipment and perform procedures.
• Checks patient and equipment, and changes, maintains, and calibrates equipment as necessary.
• Monitors data display on physiological equipment and obtains records vital signs.
• Responds to conscious sedations, code purples, code blues, and rapid responses for infant, pediatric, and adult population.
• Assesses and documents patient status.
• Adheres to infection control and universal precautions procedures, including disposition of contaminated materials.
• Performs pulmonary laboratory administrative, maintenance, and support functions.
• Precepts Respiratory Therapy students and upgrade trainees.
• Trains and provides education to new hires/staff Respiratory Therapists as necessary.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Provide patients with the highest level of care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
• Places holter (MCOT, Zios, Biotel) monitors on inpatient population and documents in Electronic Health Record and clinic specific program tracker.
• Prepares all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content and signature. Only MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations shall be used for documentation of the patient health record.

ISGF Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Job Details
City : Nellis AFB
State : Nevada
Compensation : $0.00/hr
Date Entered : 6/30/2026
Job Order Record Type : Government Job