Respiratory Care Practitioner (Casual)

Heritage Valley Health System; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Health System is seeking a casual Respiratory Therapist to provide 12-hour daylight and night shifts. The role involves administering prescribed respiratory therapies, initiating and monitoring ventilators, and teaching patients and families to use respiratory equipment at home.

Responsibilities include equipment testing and maintenance, with two 12-hour shifts per schedule. Pennsylvania-licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner certification is required, along with BCLS; ACLS

Qualifications

• BCLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Pennsylvania.
• HR-106 clearances within 90 days of starting 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

ACLS

Education

Certification as RCP (PA)

Job description

Department

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

Responsibilities

• 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 their families for use at home.
• Tests and maintains respiratory‑related equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.