RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (CRT)
Universal Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsibilities
The George Washington University Hospital Respiratory Care Department provides cutting-edge clinical care to various critically ill patients. Highlights of therapies delivered include:
Ventilator management
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Administration
Airway Clearance Therapies (utilizing an Airway Clearance Protocol)
Airway Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Oxygen Therapy
Emergency Response Teams
Emergency Department Care
Level I Trauma Center
Post-Surgical Ventilator Weaning and Care
Including open heart surgery, Liver transplant
Indirect Calorimetry
Bedside PFTs
Inpatient Sleep studies
Point of Care testing
ICU Mobilization
Multidisciplinary approach to tracheostomy management and speaking valves
The department also engages in diverse education pathways
Clinical rotations for local and international respiratory therapy schools (starting soon)
Annual respiratory education for nursing and physicians
Departmental continuing education lectures
Professional development opportunities
Teamwork
Interdisciplinary Care
Advances in Academic Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgical Unit
Level III NICU
Two medical ICU
Trauma/ Neuro ICU
Pulmonary Care Unit 4 bed
General floors
Respiratory Therapist
Fulfills 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 licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains and stocks respiratory equipment. Ensures ventilator and life support equipment are operable.
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 needs of population served
A minimum of 0 to 1 year full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
Benefit Highlights
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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
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. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program
Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation
Licensed as an RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC
Licensed as a CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT (to become registered within a year)
Registered Respiratory Therapist and approved by NBRC
BLS Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals required
ACLS and PALS within six months of hire
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
Strong organizational and attention to detail
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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The George Washington University Hospital Respiratory Care Department provides cutting-edge clinical care to various critically ill patients. Highlights of therapies delivered include:
Ventilator management
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Administration
Airway Clearance Therapies (utilizing an Airway Clearance Protocol)
Airway Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Oxygen Therapy
Emergency Response Teams
Emergency Department Care
Level I Trauma Center
Post-Surgical Ventilator Weaning and Care
Including open heart surgery, Liver transplant
Indirect Calorimetry
Bedside PFTs
Inpatient Sleep studies
Point of Care testing
ICU Mobilization
Multidisciplinary approach to tracheostomy management and speaking valves
The department also engages in diverse education pathways
Clinical rotations for local and international respiratory therapy schools (starting soon)
Annual respiratory education for nursing and physicians
Departmental continuing education lectures
Professional development opportunities
Teamwork
Interdisciplinary Care
Advances in Academic Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgical Unit
Level III NICU
Two medical ICU
Trauma/ Neuro ICU
Pulmonary Care Unit 4 bed
General floors
Respiratory Therapist
Fulfills 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 licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains and stocks respiratory equipment. Ensures ventilator and life support equipment are operable.
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 needs of population served
A minimum of 0 to 1 year full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
Benefit Highlights
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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
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. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program
Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation
Licensed as an RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC
Licensed as a CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT (to become registered within a year)
Registered Respiratory Therapist and approved by NBRC
BLS Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals required
ACLS and PALS within six months of hire
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
Strong organizational and attention to detail
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Universal Health Services, Inc.
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