Breathe easier with a career in Respiratory Care at UMHS. You can rest assured that as a part of our team you will enjoy one of the highest therapist-to-patient ratios in the country and be among a phenomenal group that has been named "One of the Country's Top Departments," according to the American Association for Respiratory Care. What's more, as a leading academic center we offer an unmatched environment for continuing education and continue to be at the forefront of the latest clinical trends.
Our team is comprised of over 150 clinical specialists, educators, supervisors and more. We handle both adult and pediatric patients and provide respiratory care and cardiovascular services to an inpatient population needing life support, administration of inhaled medications, oxygen therapy and more. Join a technology-based department experiencing a high degree of autonomy and the rewards of a job well done.
Ready to work with trusted peers who show unparalleled dedication and have incomparable opportunity? Then you're ready for a career in Respiratory Care Services at UMHS.
Our professionals are compassionate, respected and experts in the field. They evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing and respiratory disorders. Want to learn more about a future in respiratory care?
Here's what you'll need to get started. To begin, you will need a high school diploma, an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited school and to pass a national examination.