Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Per Diem Days
UHS
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. Respiratory Therapist serves as a technical and clinical resource for physicians and clinical staff.
Job description
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for all Quality Controls and Maintenance with documentation on ABG Machines
- Ensures all billing is completed and placed on billing record by end of the shift, as applicable
- Ensures the patient record accurately reflects all billable procedures and treatments
- Ensures Oxygen Rounds are completed within assigned area by end of the shift and all Oxygen charges are on the billing record, as applicable
- Performs Arterial Blood Gas Testing per hospital policy and procedures
Other Key Responsibilities
- IPPB therapy
- Medicated Nebulizer / MDI Therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Chest-Physio Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, including: chest compressions, manual ventilation and airway care
Requirements
- Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners required
- Certification by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required
- Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) required
- RRT Credential required
- Current BLS (AHA) required
- NRP Certification (within 90 days of hire)
- ACLS Certification (AHA and within 90 days of hire)
- PALS Certification (within 90 days of hire)
- 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
- Associates degree in Respiratory Care preferred
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
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.