Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center seeks a Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist for the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. You will perform diagnostic procedures and support patient scheduling and education to ensure optimal care.

Ideal candidates have PA RCP credentialing and BLS, with an Associate's degree preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a renowned academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Must be legally credentialed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• AHA BLS certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic procedures in the laboratory.
• Assist in patient scheduling and education.

Skills

RCP credentialed

BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for performing all diagnostic procedures in the laboratory, using ATS criteria assisting in patient scheduling and education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Must be legally credentialed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associate's Degree

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.