RESPIRATORY THERAPIST III (NICU) (PER DIEM) (NIGHTS)

About Centennial Hills Hospital Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the six-hospital The Valley Health System in the Las Vegas area. We provide a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services for the Northwest Las Vegas area. In addition to providing digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center pays special attention to new moms. During their stay, moms enjoy special menus, massages and afternoon teas. The Women's Center maternity services include labor, delivery and recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has taken a progressive approach to health promotion by becoming the first tobacco‑free campus in Nevada. Centennial Hills Hospital was ranked as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023. 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 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. Qualifications Education Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience At least 3 years Adult critical care experience/Level III neonatal experience. 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 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) 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. Note *NOTE: For new blood gas license personnel applicants – you must apply within the first 14 days of hire. **Additional certifications may be required for certain facilities. 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), gen #J-18808-Ljbffr