Night Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Lead & Preceptor

CO10 Harrisburg Medical Center Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift per diem. Responsible for providing respiratory care services and coordinating department operations. Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and IL state RCP license, CRT credential, BLS, and NRP within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; leadership duties in workflow and orientation of staff.

Qualifications

• Accredited respiratory therapy program
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• NRP must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient outcomes and adjusts plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Explains and educates patients and caregivers about respiratory conditions, procedures, and discharge.
• Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary.
• Shares knowledge with staff and students and serves as a clinical role model.
• Performs preceptor duties for staff and students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician; communicates with medical and nursing staff.
• Lead: coordinates workflow and assists with orientation and daily operations.

Skills

CRT

RCP Illinois

BLS

NRP

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Harrisburg Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift per diem. Responsible for providing respiratory care services and coordinating department operations. Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and IL state RCP license, CRT credential, BLS, and NRP within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; leadership duties in workflow and orientation of staff.