Respiratory Therapist

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Clairton seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory disorders. The role involves administering therapeutic respiratory care and performing diagnostic procedures while ensuring effective documentation and patient education.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program with required certifications and licensure in Pennsylvania. Previous experience in pulmonary medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Must have Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required by TPP expiration.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to policies.
• Completes required documentation to measure department effectiveness.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic respiratory care procedures

Patient education

Diagnostic respiratory procedures

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Job description

General Overview

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
• Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. (20%)
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%)
• Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT
• Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.

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