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Salary PRN opportunities available! *Required to work both campuses.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory inefficiencies as ordered by physician according to established standards and practices. They perform a variety of duties relative to cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents, and incubators.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions and general acceptance of treatments, as well as administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs as prescribed.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a licensed RCP in good standing with the state (as required)
• Must be a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Must have BLS and ACLS accredited from American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must have Blood Gas Tech or General Supervisor Certification
BENEFITS:
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive hourly rate; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas- 640 South Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas is a long term acute care hospital for patients requiring extended hospitalization to meet their medical and rehabilitation needs. Our services include: High observation unit, intense respiratory care including vent management and weaning, telemetry services, rehabilitation, dialysis and wound care.
*Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vets/Disabled. Drug-free/Smoke-free work environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory inefficiencies as ordered by physician according to established standards and practices. They perform a variety of duties relative to cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents, and incubators.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions and general acceptance of treatments, as well as administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs as prescribed.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a licensed RCP in good standing with the state (as required)
• Must be a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Must have BLS and ACLS accredited from American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must have Blood Gas Tech or General Supervisor Certification
BENEFITS:
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive hourly rate; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- 401(k)
- New Pet Insurance Discount available
- Paid Time Off
- DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it
- Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
- Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas- 640 South Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas is a long term acute care hospital for patients requiring extended hospitalization to meet their medical and rehabilitation needs. Our services include: High observation unit, intense respiratory care including vent management and weaning, telemetry services, rehabilitation, dialysis and wound care.
*Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vets/Disabled. Drug-free/Smoke-free work environment.
