RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM VARIED)

UHS•Henderson, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Henderson Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver respiratory therapy modalities and respiratory assessments to patients of all ages across patient care areas, including critical care, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and Labor & Delivery. The therapist performs responsibilities independently, without supervision except as needed during orientation or training. The position is per diem with varied shifts. Henderson Hospital is an acute care hospital in Henderson, Nevada, and part of The Valley Health System. Its services include emergency care, surgery, cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services, outpatient wound care, and freestanding emergency departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Technician/Therapist program.
Current State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care license.
Current State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist or General Supervisor license, or apply for a Blood Gas Technologist license within 30 days of hire.
Current BCLS certification.
Obtain NRP, PALS, and ACLS within 90 days of hire when applicable under facility departmental policy and procedure.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or services appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

One year of adult respiratory experience.
Level III NICU experience.
RRT, HFJV, oscillator, and nitric experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory therapy modalities to patients of all ages in all patient care areas, including critical care, NICU, and Labor & Delivery.
Perform respiratory assessments for patients of all ages.
Perform responsibilities independently, except as necessary during orientation or training.
Provide care and services appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit or department, following department policies and procedures.