Ventilator & Life-Support Respiratory Therapist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Texas seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy, manage ventilators, and provide patient assessments. The role includes maintaining equipment and assisting with invasive procedures such as ABGs and intubation.

Candidates must hold Texas RCP licensure, complete an accredited respiratory program, maintain BCLS and ACLS, and obtain PALS and NRP within six months.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care under the Respiratory Care Practitioners Act.
• Commitment to STHS Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, with training attendance and issue reporting.
• High School diploma or higher and completion of an accredited respiratory program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain respiratory equipment; ensure ventilator and life-support equipment are operable.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessments.
• Perform some invasive procedures such as ABGs and assist with intubation.

Skills

Clinical experience in respiratory

Compliance with policies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Respiratory Program completion

Texas RCP license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS and NRP within 6 months

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Texas seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy, manage ventilators, and provide patient assessments. The role includes maintaining equipment and assisting with invasive procedures such as ABGs and intubation.

Candidates must hold Texas RCP licensure, complete an accredited respiratory program, maintain BCLS and ACLS, and obtain PALS and NRP within six months.