RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM VARIED)

UHS•Henderson, NV

83d

About The Position

RT 2 - 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 and Labor & Delivery. Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Technician/Therapist program.
One (1) year in adult respiratory preferred. Level 3 NICU experience preferred; RRT, HFJV, Oscillator and Nitric
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.
Current State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care license.
Current State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist or General Supervisor license (or must apply for blood gas technologist license within the first thirty (30) days from hire date).
Current BCLS certification
The following to be obtained within the first ninety (90) days of hire date if applicable to specific facility departmental policy and procedure: NRP, PALS and ACLS.
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.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year in adult respiratory preferred.
Level 3 NICU experience preferred; RRT, HFJV, Oscillator and Nitric

Responsibilities

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