RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM)

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy modalities and respiratory assessments to patients of all ages in all patient care areas, including critical care, NICU or Labor & Delivery. Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.

Requirements

Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
One (1) year in acute/critical care respiratory therapy.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department, and provide the care/service as described in the department policies and procedures.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License, Nevada Blood Gas Technologist (minimum), Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association
The following to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire date if applicable to specific facility Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association and/or Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

delivery of respiratory therapy modalities
respiratory assessments to patients of all ages in all patient care areas, including critical care, NICU or Labor & Delivery
Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.