RESPIRATORY THERAPY SUPV (FULL TIME) RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Education and training center

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Career opportunities within VHS and U"

Job summary

Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Respiratory Supervisor to oversee the respiratory departments, assess education needs, and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves acting as a physician/patient/staff advocate and a technical resource for optimal respiratory treatment administration.

Requirements include an NBRC-approved Respiratory Care program, NV licensure as an RCP, NBRC RRT/CRTT credentials, and AHA BLS certification (instructor preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC approved program in Respiratory Care.
• Must be licensed by Nevada Laboratory for arterial puncture/blood gas analysis and licensed by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners as an RCP.
• Credential by NBRC as RRT or CRTT.
• BLS CPR certification by the AHA; BLS instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the respiratory departments and participate in assessing, planning, organizing and evaluating education needs for staff.
• Act as physician/patient/staff advocate and technical resource for optimal administration of respiratory treatments.

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

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
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description

Responsible for supervision of the respiratory departments. Actively participate in assessing, planning, organizing and evaluating education needs/requirements. A physician/patient/staff advocate and technical resource person for the optimal administration of respiratory treatments.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an NBRC approved program in Respiratory Care. Must be licensed by Nevada Laboratory for arterial puncture/blood gas analysis and licensed by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners as an RCP.

Experience

Three to five years of clinical experience with emphasis in critical care of patients ranging in age and developmental level. Two years supervisor experience preferred.

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

Credential by the NBRC as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician). Candidate must be recognized as a Basic Rescuer in CPR (BLS) by the AHA (American Heart Association). BLS instructor or actively pursuing is preferred.

Other

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.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recogn