Responsibilities

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:

Reporting to the Director of Cardiopulmonary this position supervises the respiratory, cardiology, and sleep center staff and assists in directing all inpatient and outpatient services. This position also provides respiratory therapy which includes assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation including, PFT's, ABG lab procedures, puncture and analysis, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Provides consultation, instruction, and/or technical direction to medical, nursing, and other staff members. Does limited cardiology diagnostic procedures.

Benefit Highlights

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

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at 956-523-2027.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a two (2) year Associate degree or preferably a four (4) year baccalaureate degree from a school of 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 of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Mininmum of 2-5 years of Respiratory Therapy patient population required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Texas.
Basic Microsoft Office skills (word, excel, power point)
Certifications required – (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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