SUPV - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
UHS
Summary
Reporting to the Director of Cardiopulmonary this position supervises the respiratory, cardiology, and sleep center staff and assists in directing all inpatient and outpatient services.
Job description
This position also provides respiratory therapy which includes assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation including, PFT's, ABG lab procedures, puncture and analysis, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Provides consultation, instruction, and/or technical direction to medical, nursing, and other staff members. Does limited cardiology diagnostic procedures.
Requirements
- A minimum of a two (2) year Associate degree or preferably a four (4) year baccalaureate degree from a school of training program by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or its predecessor the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) or accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
- Minimum of 2-5 years of Respiratory Therapy patient population required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Texas.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills (word, excel, power point)
- Certifications required – (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development opportunities
- HealthStream online learning catalogue
- 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.