Respiratory Care Practitioner (Casual)

AHN; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, PA is seeking a Casual Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care team. The role handles respiratory therapies, initiates and monitors ventilators, and educates patients and families on equipment use at home.

Requirements include Pennsylvania Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, BCLS. ACLS preferred. Successful completion of required clearances within 90 days of start. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• PA Respiratory Care Practitioner certification required.
• BCLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Clearances completed within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapies and procedures as prescribed.
• Initiates and monitors ventilators and BIPAP/CPAP devices.
• Teaches patients and families proper use of equipment at home.
• Tests and maintains respiratory equipment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver
Beaver, PA 15009, 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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