RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (FULL TIME NIGHT) RESPIRATORY THERAPY

UHS$73K — $96K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program
  • Minimum of one year experience in acute/critical care respiratory therapy
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care
  • Current Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required, plus PALS or NRP within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Deliver respiratory therapy modalities across all patient care areas
  • Conduct respiratory assessments for patients of all ages
  • Perform responsibilities independently with minimal supervision
  • Utilize department policies and procedures in patient care
  • Provide care in critical care, NICU, and Labor and Delivery settings

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive work environment
  • Access to advanced medical technology
Full 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.

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 and Delivery. Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education: Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.

Experience:
One (1) year in acute/critical care respiratory therapy.

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 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.

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.

Compensation Range:

$ 35.16 - $ 46.49 / hour

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