RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM VARIED)
UHS
Summary
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.
Job description
Qualifications
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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Technician/Therapist program
- Current State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care license
- Current State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist or General Supervisor license (or must apply within first 30 days)
- Current BCLS certification
- NRP, PALS and ACLS to be obtained within first 90 days if applicable
- One (1) year in adult respiratory preferred
- Level 3 NICU experience preferred
- RRT, HFJV, Oscillator and Nitric preferred
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patient age
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Educational and tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing program
- Employee referral bonus
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- HSA savings account
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 401k with company match
- Discounted stock purchase plan
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.