Respiratory Therapist

United Surgical Partners International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International operates USPI South Texas Specialty Hospital and seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support inpatient care and outpatient procedures in Orthopedic and Spine services. The role focuses on delivering respiratory therapy, assessing patient needs, and coordinating interventions with the care team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in critical care, BLS and ACLS, Texas registry eligibility, and a commitment to timely PALS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ critical care hospital Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Obtain PALS certification within 90 days.
• Registry-eligible CRT/RRT by Texas Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care needs for assigned patients.
• Implement and assess therapeutic needs.
• Disperse respiratory interventions and ensure delivery of services.

Skills

Critical care experience

Independent decision-making

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CRT/RRT eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

USPI South Texas Specialty Hospital is seeking a motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. We have 25 Beds and 8 OR rooms and 3 ER Rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic, Spine.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing the respiratory care needs for assigned patients. The Respiratory Therapist shall assume responsibility for implementing and assessing the therapeutic needs of the patients. The therapist is responsible for the dispersing of respiratory interventions, also to outline the roles and responsibilities determined necessary and essential for the delivery of services and care to the patient population.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Required Skills:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ critical care hospital Respiratory Therapy required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Registry-eligible CRT/RRT
• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Department of Health
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Obtain PALS certification within 90 days
• Independent decision-making skills