Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Cedarhillregional; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for their new hospital opening in early 2025, offering a rewarding environment with competitive compensation and various benefits. The successful candidate will provide essential respiratory therapy and support to patients, ensuring high-quality care in their community.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFii Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1-year full-time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
• Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive therapy, diagnostic procedures, and patient assessments.
• Maintain and stock respiratory equipment, ensuring operability of life support equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to adapt to multiple priorities

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program

Licensed as a RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification required

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center – Opening in 2025!

When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Full Time-Nights)

Our ideal candidate will fulfill the needs of the patients, families, and community by performing a variety of routine and intensive therapy, diagnostic procedures, and patient assessments in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. The Respiratory Therapist will maintain and stock respiratory equipment and ensure ventilator and life support equipment are operable.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com orhttps://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFii Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program
• Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation
• Licensed as a RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC
• BLS required
• A minimum of 1-year full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Basic computer skills and customer service skills required.
• Must be able to identify and competently address the needs of the population served.

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