Acute Care Respiratory Therapist - Critical Patient Care

HIGHLANDHILLS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HighlandHills is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform respiratory therapies, rehabilitation, and diagnostics while providing direct care to patients with pulmonary deficiencies. The role emphasizes adherence to facility policies, patient assessment, data interpretation, and care planning.

The position requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program with an Associate degree as a minimum, and a preference for BS in healthcare and 1 year of acute/subacute experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least an Associate Degree from an accredited school.
• Must be a graduate of a respiratory care program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare is preferred.
• Minimum of one year respiratory care experience in an acute or subacute unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and established policies and procedures.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• Performs focused interview to identify patients' needs.
• Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and documents diagnoses.
• Plans for outcomes of care for patients assigned.
• Performs interventions according to priorities, plan of care, and hospital policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

CPR/BLS/ACLS

Education

Associate degree

Graduate of a respiratory care program

Job description

HighlandHills is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform respiratory therapies, rehabilitation, and diagnostics while providing direct care to patients with pulmonary deficiencies. The role emphasizes adherence to facility policies, patient assessment, data interpretation, and care planning.

The position requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program with an Associate degree as a minimum, and a preference for BS in healthcare and 1 year of acute/subacute experience.