RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) - PRN
UHS
Summary
To provide therapeutic modes of respiratory treatments to all patients. In addition to duties of a certified respiratory therapist, may perform advanced diagnostic testing, patient assessment, and intervention. Serves as a preceptor for other therapists.
Job description
Position Summary
To provide therapeutic modes of respiratory treatments to all patients. In addition to duties of a certified respiratory therapist, may perform advanced diagnostic testing, patient assessment, and intervention. Serves as a preceptor for other therapists.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic modes of respiratory treatments to all patients
- Perform advanced diagnostic testing, patient assessment, and intervention
- Serve as a preceptor for other therapists
Qualifications
- A minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care unless licensure was obtained prior to November 11, 2009
- One year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting preferred
- Licensed as a RRT by the Texas Medical Board and registered by NBRC
- BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS, and PALS Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting
- NRP within 90 days of employment
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program
- Licensed as a RRT by the Texas Medical Board
- Registered by NBRC
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- NRP within 90 days of employment
- One year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting preferred
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.