Respiratory Therapist Home Medical Equipment - 6350

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a physician, ensuring high-quality patient care while performing critical duties independently. The ideal candidate will possess a current Pennsylvania license and relevant certifications, bringing expertise to a team recognized for excellence in healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania respiratory therapist license or temporary practice permit required.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients.
• Perform all critical care duties independently.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care Duties

Patient Care

Education

Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License

CPR Certification

Job description

Penn Highlands Healthcare

has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Summary

AS A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, you will administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of a physician and by prescription. The therapist performs all critical care duties independently and acts in a supervisory capacity when the supervisor is not available.

Qualifications

Other information:

• Current Pennsylvania respiratory therapist license or temporary practice permit required
• One year respiratory therapy experience preferred
• RRT registered or eligible for registration with RRT by NBRC - 1 year to obtain PA license
• Healthcare provider (CPR) certification within 6 months of start date in position/department
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications