RESPIRATORY THERAPIST III (PER DIEM)(NIGHTS)

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

29d

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 Therapy Program.
At least 3 years Adult critical care experience/Level Ill neonatal experience.
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 for Respiratory Care (NBRC), and must possess either the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential and/or the Advanced Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) credential from the NBRC.
State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License, General Supervisor Blood Gas License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certified from American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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, NICU or Labor & Delivery.
Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.