RESPIRATORY THERAPY SUPV (FULL TIME) RESPIRATORY THERAPY
UHS
Summary
Responsible for supervision of the respiratory departments. Actively participate in assessing, planning, organizing and evaluating education needs/requirements. A physician/patient/staff advocate and technical resource person for the optimal administration of respiratory treatments.
Job description
Job Description
Responsible for supervision of the respiratory departments. Actively participate in assessing, planning, organizing and evaluating education needs/requirements. A physician/patient/staff advocate and technical resource person for the optimal administration of respiratory treatments.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Education: Graduate of an NBRC approved program in Respiratory Care.
- Must be licensed by Nevada Laboratory for arterial puncture/blood gas analysis and licensed by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners as an RCP.
- Experience: Three to five years of clinical experience with emphasis in critical care of patients ranging in age and developmental level.
- Two years supervisor experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and provide the care/service as described in the department policies and procedures.
- License/Certification: Credential by the NBRC as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician).
- Candidate must be recognized as a Basic Rescuer in CPR (BLS) by the AHA (American Heart Association).
- BLS instructor or actively pursuing is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NBRC approved program in Respiratory Care
- Licensed by Nevada Laboratory for arterial puncture/blood gas analysis
- Licensed by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners as an RCP
- Three to five years of clinical experience with emphasis in critical care
- Two years supervisor experience preferred
- Credential by the NBRC as RRT or CRTT
- Recognized as a Basic Rescuer in CPR (BLS) by the AHA
- BLS instructor or actively pursuing is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Training Center
- Career Development Programs
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.