RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (PER DIEM VARIED)

West Henderson Hospital is our seventh acute care hospital in The Valley Health System. It is located at the southwest corner of Raiders Parkway and St. Rose Parkway, near the Las Vegas Raiders' headquarters. The 150-bed hospital is equipped to care for patients with a variety of medical needs. Services available include emergency care, cardiac care, neurology care, surgery, gastroenterology and inpatient care for medical needs such as pneumonia. Hospital services include:

Hospital services upon opening include:

• Emergency care, 24/7
• Advanced cardiac services, including cardiac catheterization labs
• Interventional radiology lab for diagnosis and treatment of other medical conditions
• Neurology care
• Surgical procedures for general surgery, orthopedics and weight loss
• Gastroenterology/endoscopy procedures
• Advanced imaging
• Laboratory services
• Respiratory services
• Inpatient nursing

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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:

RT II - 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 and Labor & Delivery. Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision except as necessary during orientation or training.

Shift: PER DIEM VARIED

Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Technician/Therapist program.

Experience:

One (1) year in adult respiratory preferred. Level 3 NICU experience preferred; RRT, HFJV, Oscillator and Nitric

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:

Current State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care license. Current State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist or General Supervisor license (or must apply for blood gas technologist license within the first thirty (30) days from hire date). Current BCLS certification; The following to be obtained within the first ninety (90) days of hire date if applicable to specific facility departmental policy and procedure: NRP, PALS and ACLS.

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.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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