RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

CEU access

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates Doctors Hospital of Laredo, a 183-bed acute care facility in Laredo, TX, seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe respiratory and cardiology care and to provide leadership for team members with lesser training.

Texas-licensed professionals with CRT/RRT, BLS, and NRP (within 6 months if NICU) are preferred. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth across UHS locations.

Qualifications

• Requires CRT and RRT NBRC certifications and Texas licensure.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS optional.
• NRP must be completed within 6 months of hire if NICU assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent and ethical respiratory and cardiology care to patients.
• Provide leadership and direction for staff with lesser training.

Skills

CRT certification

RRT certification

Texas license

BLS certification

NRP within 6 months

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

Job Summary

To provide safe, competent and ethical respiratory and cardiology care to all patients. Provide leadership and direction for those employees with lesser training.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. https://www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. A minimum of a two (2) year Associate degree or preferably a four (4) year baccalaureate degree from a school or 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 on Acrreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
2. CRT required
3. RRT certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
4. Licensed to practice respiratory care in state of Texas required
5. BLS required
6. ACLS optional
7. PALS optional
8. NRP required within 6 months of hire, if working in NICU

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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