Respiratory Therapist PRN

Summary

Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applicants for a Respiratory Therapist-PRN. This candidate will administer all modes of Respiratory Care including ventilator management, routine therapy, diagnostic testing and electrocardiography.

Job description

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of long-term respiratory care including ventilator skills, airway management, ACLS, as well as standard modalities of Respiratory Therapy
• Must have good verbal communication and writing skill
• Able to achieve AHA-ACLS certification within six months of employment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Certification and/or Registry Program in Respiratory care or equivalent requirements which qualify him/her for the "grandfather clause" of the Texas Respiratory Act
• Current Driver's License or State issued Id
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist preferred
• Three years as an RCP preferred, with at least one year in an Acute Care Hospital setting
• Able to lift/lower 50 pounds
• Able to lift and carry object weighing up to 40 pounds
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to use a computer and/or write for extended periods of time
• Hearing, vision, and emotional stability sufficient to perform essential job functions
• Able to communicate in writing and verbally
• Regular and expected attendance
• Able to physically restrain patients by individual or team restraint per TNC policy
• Able to make rapid decisions in stressful situations and perform all duties and functions described herein

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.