Respiratory Therapist, Huntingdon Hospital - 11431

Penn Highlands Healthcare; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huntingdon is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to calibrate and test respiratory equipment, administer care, and coordinate staff. Candidates should be PA Licensed for Respiratory Care Practitioner and registered with the NBRC. The role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Professional Development

Supportive and Experienced Peers

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the NBRC or registry eligible.
• Experience with respiratory care equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, and test respiratory care equipment.
• Administer respiratory care services to patients.
• Ensure proper utilization of staff and daily work assignments.

Skills

Calibration of respiratory care equipment

Patient care management

Equipment sterilization

Education

PA Licensed for Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Overview

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'll calibrate, inspect and test all respiratory care equipment to insure proper operating condition. Disassembles, cleans and sterilizes equipment for reuse according to prescribed procedures. Administers respiratory care services to include all services as necessary to include all services offered by the department. Coordinates Respiratory Technicians to ensure proper utilization of staff; makes daily work assignments in a fair and equitable manner. Responsible for the quality of patient care delivered. Develops, recommends and implements new procedures, techniques and equipment.

Qualifications

Other information: PA Licensed for Respiratory Care Practitioner. Must be registered by the NBRC or registry eligible.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)