RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II

Job Overview Valley Hospital Medical Center, located in the heart of Las Vegas, is an acute care and teaching hospital that has provided high quality healthcare to residents of Southern Nevada since 1972. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced cardiology, neurology, surgery, and more. 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). Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association. The following must 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 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 available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com 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