What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (CRT) position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
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! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system 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 delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.
We are seeking an experienced Certified Respiratory Therapist
To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://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
- SoFi 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
Education/Qualification
Graduation from an approved two year respiratory therapist program
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 needs of population served
Minimum Work Experience
- A minimum of up to 1 year full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation
- Licensed as a CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC.
- BLS Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals required
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