RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM)
About The Position
Valley Hospital Medical Center, established in 1972, is a 306-bed acute care hospital located in the Las Vegas Medical District. It is a teaching hospital with graduate medical education programs and offers numerous clerkships and internships annually. Valley Hospital focuses on evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways, and has received recognition for its quality patient care, including the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Valley Health System (VHS) is an integrated healthcare system serving Southern Nevada, comprising acute care hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient services. VHS is committed to training future healthcare providers and is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Universal Health Services (UHS) is a large and respected provider of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500 corporation with significant annual revenues and a global presence. UHS operates a wide range of healthcare facilities across the US, UK, and Puerto Rico.
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.
- 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.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association and/or Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics (to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire date if applicable to specific facility).
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy modalities and respiratory assessments to patients of all ages in all patient care areas, including critical care.
- Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.
Benefits
- A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
