Summerlin Hospital

You know it when everything comes together. When you’re contributing something meaningful every day. When you have a rewarding career that also lets you pursue a vibrant life away from work. When you live in a place of natural beauty and surprising affordability. At The Valley Health System, it all comes into focus.

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center is a 454-bed acute care hospital located on a 40-acre campus in the Summerlin section of Las Vegas. The hospital offers high quality medical care in more than 30 specialty areas, including advanced cardiac and surgical procedures, including open heart, and robotic surgery services. Summerlin Hospital recently expanded its pediatric services to include a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Summerlin Hospital recently completed the largest expansion project in its history. The expansion included the addition of a six-story tower that contains 173 additional private patient rooms, an expanded emergency room and pediatric emergency room. The hospital also features adjoining outpatient services and physician offices. 

Summerlin Hospital is a part of Universal Health Services Inc., a Pennsylvania based company that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation, and is focused on clearly defined goals that are developed to bring about exemplary patient care. Learn more about your career with VHS today. Learn more about your career with VHS today.

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Respiratory Services

The Respiratory Therapy Department at Summerlin Hospital provides:

- Arterial Blood Gas Testing
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Thoracic Gas Volume (panting and quiet breathing)
- Airway Resistance (panting and quiet breathing)
- Distribution (closing volumes, delta N2, LCI)
- Respiratory Mechanics (compliance, P-100, max pressures)
- Nutritional Assessment (spontaneous breathing and ventilator monitoring)
- Basic Spirometry
- Pre- and Post-Spirometry (bronchodilator administered to patient)
- Diffusion Capacity Study (measures how well the oxygen gets from the patient’s lungs into the bloodstream)
- Lung Volumes via Nitrogen Washout (alternate method of determining the degree of obstructive disease)
- Body Plethysmography — the gold standard for measuring lung volumes. It determines the degree of obstructive disease. This test determines if restrictive disease is present, and if so, determines the degree of restriction.

The Children's Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital provides advanced care to infants, children, adolescents and teenagers in the western suburbs of Las Vegas. Along with the general Pediatric Unit, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and pediatric Emergency Room provide a broad array of advanced services—close to home. The Medical Center includes:

- Pediatric ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Pediatric ER
- Pediatric Surgical Services
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Pediatric Imaging Services
- Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Center

Breast Care Center

At The Breast Care Center, we want to make our patients as comfortable as possible throughout their entire experience, whether it is an annual mammogram or comprehensive diagnostic care. Located within a quiet, tastefully appointed suite within Summerlin Hospital, patients will relax within our tranquil waiting room with access to a patient resource library.

As a Pink Ribbon Facility, our center is recognized as providing excellence in breast health paired with exceptional commitment and support to the women of the community.

The Breast Care Center at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive slate of screening and diagnostic services, including:

- Digital Mammography
- Mammopad for Comfort
- Nurse Navigator
- Breast Ultrasound
- Stereotactic Biopsy
- Bone Density Screening

In a beautiful place like Las Vegas, everything can come together for you. Career. Lifestyle. Family. Learn more about a community that offers you all the elements you need to have a great life.

THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU

Joining us at Valley Health, you’ll have significant professional opportunity. And living in this surprisingly affordable and family-friendly area, you’ll also make the most of your time away from work. With no state income tax, unbeatable weather, and endless options for recreation, dining and entertainment, you’ll enjoy a bright future living in the Las Vegas area.

Links to neighborhoods and communities

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WORLD-CLASS ATTRACTIONS CLOSE TO HOME

Mount Charleston - A popular destination any time of year, Mount Charleston offers a delightful getaway just 35 minutes northwest of Las Vegas. Enjoy the spectacular wildflowers and breathtaking views afforded by more than 50 hiking trails, or stay at one of nearly 200 campsites. Charleston Peak also beckons for winter diversions like skiing and snowshoeing.

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Red Rock Canyon - More than one million visitors enjoy the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area each year. Just 15 miles from downtown Las Vegas, you can find something for all ages and interests here, including a 13-mile scenic drive, hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, biking, picnic areas and a visitor center.

Hoover Dam - Larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza, the engineering marvel that is the Hoover Dam has wowed visitors since its construction in the 1930s. Today, there are various ways to view the immense wonder: tours outside and inside the dam, a drive on the spectacular new four-lane highway bridge arching across the Colorado River, or even on a paddle craft tour in the river below.

Smith Center for the Performing Arts - Ready to experience the best and brightest in first-rate programming, right in downtown Las Vegas? Enjoy the Smith Center, a $470 million performing arts complex that celebrates artistic excellence, education, and culture from around the world. Serving as the home for the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet Theatre, the center was designed to echo the 1930s art deco style of the Hoover Dam. But that style doesn’t tell the whole story—this modern facility, opened in 2012, is the first performing arts center in the U.S. to be Gold LEED certified.

Springs Preserve - What was once the original water source for Las Vegas is today the premier site to explore the valley’s vibrant natural history. The Springs Preserve features 180 acres of interactive science and nature exhibits, colorful botanical gardens, hiking, trails, and live animal shows—and it’s only three miles from downtown.