RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SEASONAL (CRT) (RRT)
UHS
Summary
Responsible for providing respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians as per established standards and practices. Assists physicians in the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Mitigates problems that arise between Respiratory Therapy and other health care professionals. Responsible for making daily assignments among other Practitioners.
Job description
Stipulations
- May not have worked for any FDRMC facility for the past 6 months
- Seasonal CRT/RRTs will be required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work
- Seasonal CRT/RRTs will be required to be available to work at least four (4) full weekend shifts per month as needed by the hospital. Weekends are defined as beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. and ending on Monday at 7 a.m.
- Seasonal CRT/RRTs will be required to be available to work 1 holiday per quarter as assigned by the facility which may include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter
- The CRT/RRT Seasonal status will expire eight (8) weeks from the date of this letter, at which time your temporary employment will expire
Qualifications
Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Obtained certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Current Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License and Current BLS/CPR certification. Obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire.
Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an acute setting hospital.
Special Skills, Knowledge: Understands Respiratory Care that includes invasive and noninvasive methods of delivering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures: maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Knowledge in both Adult and Pediatric ventilator applications. At the request of the physician or in case of an emergency situation where a medical provider is unavailable, the Respiratory Therapist may maintain patient airway by use of alternate airway or intubation if necessary.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a traditional or non-traditional program for CRT eligibility. Passed the certification exam administered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Requirements
- Obtained certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Current Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an acute setting hospital
- Understands Respiratory Care including invasive and noninvasive methods of delivering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures
- Maintain patient records
- Select, assemble, check, and operate equipment
- Knowledge in both Adult and Pediatric ventilator applications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Completion of a traditional or non-traditional program for CRT eligibility
- Passed the certification exam administered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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.