Hospital Respiratory Therapist — Patient Care & Diagnostics

Highmark Health Company; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities include administering therapeutic respiratory care procedures, documenting for billing and quality metrics, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and staff as needed. Must have PA licensure and CRT certification; RRT preferred with hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Preferred Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
• Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. (20%)
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%)
• Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

Graduation from an approved respiratory therapy program

Pennsylvania state licensure or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities include administering therapeutic respiratory care procedures, documenting for billing and quality metrics, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and staff as needed. Must have PA licensure and CRT certification; RRT preferred with hospital experience.