Lead Respiratory Therapist II – Night Shift

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift. You will lead and participate in daily Respiratory Services activities and supervise satellite operations, ensuring staffing aligns with RCIS crewing guidelines.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, state licensure, BLS, ACLS, and 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist, with preferred ACLS/PALS credentials and commitment to patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current certification in ACLS.
• Two (2) years of experience as a respiratory therapist.
• One Active Specialty Credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, or NRP).

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in the day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Services Department and monitors the general activities of its satellites.
• Monitors, evaluates, and coaches Registered Respiratory Therapists daily performance and productivity.
• Adjusts staffing levels according to the Respiratory Clinical Information System (RCIS) crewing guide.

Education

Associates Degree required

Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Two (2) years of experience as a respiratory therapist

Active Specialty Credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, or NRP)

Job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift. You will lead and participate in daily Respiratory Services activities and supervise satellite operations, ensuring staffing aligns with RCIS crewing guidelines.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, state licensure, BLS, ACLS, and 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist, with preferred ACLS/PALS credentials and commitment to patient care excellence.