RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)
UHS•Laredo, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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)
- CRT required
- RRT certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
- Licensed to practice respiratory care in state of Texas required
- BLS required
- NRP required within 6 months of hire, if working in NICU
Nice To Haves
- ACLS optional
- PALS optional
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, competent and ethical respiratory and cardiology care to all patients.
- Provide leadership and direction for those employees with lesser training.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
