RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (FULL TIME) (NIGHTS)
UHS•Las Vegas, NV
•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 and 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.
- 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.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association.
- 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
- Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association (to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire date if applicable to specific facility).
- 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).
- For new blood gas license personnel applicants – you must apply within the first 14 days of hire.
- Additional certifications may be required for certain facilities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
