Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilator-enabled care, and conduct patient assessments. The role requires active Texas RRT licensure, NBRC eligibility, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS and NRP within six months of hire are expected.

Compliance with all policies and procedures is essential. The candidate will work under UHS guidelines and contribute to high-quality patient care while maintaining equipment

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Respiratory Program and be eligible through NBRC
• Currently licensed by the State of Texas as an RRT
• Must maintain a current BLS certification
• Must maintain a current ACLS certification
• PALS and NRP within six months of the hire date and maintain thereafter

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and ensures ventilator and life-support devices are operable.
• Provides routine respiratory patient assessments.
• Performs invasive procedures such as ABGs and assists with intubation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Respiratory Program completion

Texas-licensed RRT

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

PALS and NRP within six months of hire

Job description

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilator-enabled care, and conduct patient assessments. The role requires active Texas RRT licensure, NBRC eligibility, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS and NRP within six months of hire are expected.

Compliance with all policies and procedures is essential. The candidate will work under UHS guidelines and contribute to high-quality patient care while maintaining equipment