RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)
UHS
Summary
Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups.
Job description
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and acts as a resource person.
Is able to cross train in other areas and willing to float to fulfill hospital needs.
Participates in department QI studies, Inservices, and meetings.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead.
Verbalizes stroke alert process.
Assesses and maintains airway, assists with intubation, transport of the intubated stroke patient.
Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved program
- Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida
- Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute care hospital which includes adult critical care
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Educational Assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities
- Free CEU courses
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.