RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II
UHS
Summary
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.
Job description
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 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program
- One (1) year in acute/critical care respiratory therapy
- 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
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association (within first 90 days if applicable)
- Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics (within first 90 days if applicable)
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patient age
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Time off benefit opt out program
- Educational and tuition reimbursement
- SoFi 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 UHS 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.