Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Per Diem Nights
UHS
Summary
Under the direction of the Medical Director, Director of Respiratory Therapy, and Respiratory Supervisors (and/or designated charge person as indicated), a Respiratory Therapist is responsible to give skilled respiratory care and diagnostics according to the individual patient's needs guided by policies and procedure.
Job description
Qualifications
- Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) training and PALS.
- NRP Preferred.
- CPI is required within 30 days of hire.
- One (1) year previous experience preferred.
- General education level (high school).
- One or 2 years post-secondary education program specializing in Respiratory Therapy.
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
- Basic organizational and computer skills.
Requirements
- Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) training
- PALS certification
- CPI required within 30 days of hire
- One (1) year previous experience preferred
- High school education
- One or 2 years post-secondary education program specializing in Respiratory Therapy
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic organizational and computer skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
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.