Respiratory Care Practitioner

NorthWest EMS; Sewickley, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Sewickley in Sewickley, PA is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to administer therapies, monitor ventilators, and support families.

Requirements include PA Respiratory Care Practitioner certification and BCLS; ACLS preferred. Successful completion of required clearances within 90 days of starting employment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Pennsylvania (PA RCP).
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Successful completion of applicable clearances within 90 days of commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates and monitors ventilators and BIPAP/CPAP devices.
• Teaches respiratory equipment to patients and families for home use.
• Tests and maintains respiratory-related equipment.

Skills

BCLS Certification

ACLS Preferred

Education

PA Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification

Job description

Heritage Valley Sewickley
Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

Description

Department: Respiratory Care Practitioner: Casual Respiratory Therapist position, 12 hour Daylight and Nights shifts. Two 12 hr shifts required per schedule.

Administers respiratory therapy treatments and therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the physician. Initiates and monitors ventilators and BIPAP/CPAP devices. Teaches respiratory equipment to patients and patient's families for use at home. Tests and maintains respiratory related equipment.

Required: Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Pennsylvania. BCLS required; ACLS preferred. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in the Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

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