About this opportunity
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada lists this Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner - NICU, PICU opportunity in deeth, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $35.79 - $55.48 Hourly
Location : 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-ARCP2
Department: RESPIRATORY - 7181
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.
Position Summary:
Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. Duties include assessment, administration and evaluation of respiratory care treatments, coordinating with physicians on treatment care plans, performing intubations, airway management and provision of life support intra-hospital and inter-hospital transportation to critical patients may include both adult and pediatric patients.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy. The ARCP will be able to complete primary job duties in either PICU or NICU, AND will be able to at least complete job duties as a secondary in the other unit at the time of hire or within 90 days from the hire into this classification.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of one (1) year of NICU/PICU primary experience at time of hire. Current licensure by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP). State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist or Blood Gas General Laboratory Supervisor license at time of hire or within 90 days from date of hire into classification.
Additional Position Requirements
A minimum of one (1) year of recent (within past 5 years) , documented NICU/PICU experience
Credentialed by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Anatomy and physiology; blood gases; advanced respiratory and cardiology principles; dynamics of aerosol and IPPB therapy; respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients when trained and competent; respiratory drug pharmacology; respiratory care equipment in use at facility; pulmonary rehabilitation techniques; patient acuity assessment methods; Hospital standards of care; department and hospital emergency response policies and practices; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
Skill in:
Using mechanical ventilators; performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation; surfactant replacement therapy administration; using computers for data entry and reporting; maintaining airway adjustments; transporting critical patients; maintaining ventilation equipment; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical environment and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package: Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
Nevada has no State Income Tax
No Social Security (FICA) Deduction
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history . Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered. Yes
No
02
Are you a current UMC employee? Yes
No
No, but I am a former UMC employee
03
Do you possess High School Diploma/GED and have successfully completed an approved school of Respiratory Therapy? Yes
No
04
Have you documented a minimum of one (1) year of recent (within past 5 years), NICU/PICU experience? Yes
No
05
What best describes your qualifications in respiratory care? Please check off any or all that are applicable. Current licensure by the Nevada State Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with minimum one (1) year of NICU/PICU primary experience at time of hire
Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from American Heart Association
NV Blood Gas Technologist or General Laboratory Supervisor license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association
Not applicable
06
What type of Nevada Blood Gas license do you have? State of Nevada Blood Gas Technologist
State of Nevada Blood Gas General Laboratory Supervisor license
I do not have one, but will be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire
07
I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must document those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application in order to be qualified. Yes, I understand and will include those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application.
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Should I be selected to move to the next steps in the hiring process, I am aware this communication may be sent via email notification (versus phone). Yes, I am aware further communication regarding this position, may be sent in writing
Required Question
Worksite address
deeth, NV, 89823, US
Who can apply
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