RESPIRATORY THERAPY SUPV (FULL TIME) RESPIRATORY THERAPY

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking a Respiratory Supervisor for Summerlin Hospital to oversee the respiratory department and drive clinical education and quality initiatives in a high-volume facility in Las Vegas, NV.

The role requires NBRC credentials, Nevada licensure as an RCP, and 3–5 years of critical care experience with 2 years in supervisory roles, plus BLS/CPR proficiency and leadership capabilities.

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.
• Three to five years of clinical experience with emphasis in critical care; two years supervisor experience preferred.
• Credential by NBRC as RRT or CRTT; BLS by AHA; BLS instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the respiratory departments and participate in assessing, planning and evaluating education needs.
• Act as physician/patient/staff advocate and technical resource for optimal administration of respiratory treatments.
• Provide care/service appropriate to patient age per department policies.

Skills

Critical care

Supervisory experience

Patient advocacy

Education needs assessment

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

NBRC credentialing

BLS (AHA)

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.

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