Universal Health Services, Inc.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT), NICU, Per Diem
Universal Health Services, Inc., Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Responsibilities
Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi‑facility system that excels at providing quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170‑bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, Level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com.
What we at
Sierra Medical Center
value:
Compassion : We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
Empathy : We put ourselves in our patient’s shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
Teamwork : We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient’s lives.
Quality : We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
Ethics : We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
Respect : We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
Service Excellence : We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
Innovation : We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.
Learn more at
northernnevadahealth.com .
Job summary Under the supervision of the Critical Care Director, Medical Director and Respiratory Department Manager, the respiratory therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physicians’ orders, department policies and procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, and remains alert, assessing possible side effects.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
Benefits for full and part time employees
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
More information available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Michelle Lopez-Reyes, Recruiter at michelle.lopezreyes@uhsinc.com.
About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
5 years of verifiable experience.
BLS and ACLS certification.
PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist certified within 90 days.
NICU experience, 2 years or more preferred.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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What we at
Sierra Medical Center
value:
Compassion : We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
Empathy : We put ourselves in our patient’s shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
Teamwork : We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient’s lives.
Quality : We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
Ethics : We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
Respect : We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
Service Excellence : We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
Innovation : We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.
Learn more at
northernnevadahealth.com .
Job summary Under the supervision of the Critical Care Director, Medical Director and Respiratory Department Manager, the respiratory therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physicians’ orders, department policies and procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, and remains alert, assessing possible side effects.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
Benefits for full and part time employees
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
More information available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Michelle Lopez-Reyes, Recruiter at michelle.lopezreyes@uhsinc.com.
About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
5 years of verifiable experience.
BLS and ACLS certification.
PALS, NRP, Blood Gas Technologist certified within 90 days.
NICU experience, 2 years or more preferred.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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