Responsible for delivering respiratory therapy modalities and performing respiratory assessments for patients of all ages across all care areas, including critical care. The role requires performing these duties independently and following established department policies and procedures.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of a CoARC-approved program with at least one year of experience in acute or critical care respiratory therapy. Required certifications include RRT, Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care License, BLS, and ACLS.
professional certificatePatient AssessmentCritical CareBasic Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportAcute CareRespiratory TherapyVentilator ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisEvidence-Based MedicineClinical PathwaysAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitative Provider
Job description
Responsibilities
Valley Hospital Medical Center Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors.
Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit.
As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on the use of evidence-based medicine and the importance of following clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective with most patients.
To provide optimal care to Southern Nevada residents and visitors, Valley Hospital continues to provide quality services, achieving the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services.
We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care.
Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities.
VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services.
The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique.
VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”).
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.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k With Company Match
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employee Referral Bonus
Dependent Life Insurance
Career Growth And Development Opportunities
Market Competitive Compensation
Educational And Tuition Reimbursement
HSA Savings Account
RethinkCare
Livongo
Inflection
Sword Thrive
Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program
Discounted UHS Stock Purchase Plan
Adoption & Fertility Assistance Programs
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Benefit Highlights: A rewarding and engaging work environment Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Employee Referral Bonus opportunities Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs 401k with company match Discounted UHS stock purchase plan Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com Disclaimer: Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.
Job Description
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.
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. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
