RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM)

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. Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training. Qualifications Education: Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program. Experience: One (1) year in acute/critical care respiratory therapy. 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. 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), BLS certified by the American Heart Association, and 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 Heart Association and/or Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Benefits A rewarding and engaging work environment Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Employee Referral Bonus opportunities Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs 401k with company match Discounted UHS stock purchase plan Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr