RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (FULL TIME) (NIGHTS)

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley Health System seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas to deliver respiratory therapy modalities and assessments across all patient care areas, including critical care, NICU, and Labor & Delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a CoARC-approved program, hold an RRT credential, Nevada licensure, and BLS/ACLS. A minimum of 1 year in acute/critical care is preferred, with PALS/NRP within 90 days if applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Minimum 1 year of acute/critical care respiratory therapy experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.
• Current Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.
• PALS and/or Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certification within 90 days if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy modalities and respiratory assessments to patients of all ages.
• Provide care in all areas including critical care, NICU and Labor & Delivery.
• Perform responsibilities independently except during orientation or training.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Acute/critical care experience

Independent practice

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital:

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas community. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services. In addition to digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center offers maternity services that include labor and delivery, recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to community health, becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada. The hospital has also been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care for 2022-2023.

The Valley Health System (VHS) is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Description:

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.

Education: Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.

Experience: One (1) year in acute/critical care respiratory therapy.

Technical Skills: 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.

License/Certification: 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, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association; The following to be obtained within the first 90 days of hire date if applicable to specific facility Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and/or Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.