Lead Respiratory Therapist​/RRT​/Respiratory Therapy​/Night

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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Provides supervisory and clinical expertise in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance in the area of assigned responsibility.

Effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO’s leadership standards.

Operates departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

Responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of Respiratory Therapy and for the ongoing assessment and improvement of the Respiratory Therapy department activities. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Respiratory Therapy department, but also the integration of the Respiratory Therapy department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• 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:

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license by the Texas Medical Board.

Graduate of a 2-year approved AMA School of Respiratory Care or nontraditional degree program.

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC at date of hire.

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Registered Therapist with 1-3 years' experience to become proficient…