Respiratory Therapist

Merakey; Crafton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare through Care.com

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our IDD Services division in Crafton, PA. You will deliver respiratory care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and maintain medical records in accordance with state regulations.

The role reports to the Respiratory Manager and requires PA license with CRT/RRT credentials, plus CPR certification. One year of experience is preferred and additional pay differentials apply for shift periods.

Qualifications

• Requires a PA license and Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT.
• Minimum one year of respiratory experience preferred.
• CPR certification required; Cyber certificates not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records per respiratory therapy practices and state regulations.
• Report to the Respiratory Manager.

Skills

Respiratory therapist

PA license

CPR certification

Education

CRT/RRT certification

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

Respiratory Therapist

Merakey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Crafton, PA.

This professional role involves delivering respiratory care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, while ensuring accurate and compliant maintenance of medical records in accordance with current respiratory therapy practices and state regulations. The position reports directly to the Respiratory Manager.

Requirements

• This position requires a Respiratory therapist (CRT or RRT) with a current Pennsylvania license and a genuine interest in working with persons with physical and developmental disabilities is required.
• One year of respiratory experience preferred.
• CPR certified through Red Cross/American Heart Association and other Cyber certificates will not be accepted.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• This position requires a Respiratory therapist (CRT or RRT) with a current Pennsylvania license and a genuine interest in working with persons with physical and developmental disabilities is required.
• One year of respiratory experience preferred.
• CPR certified through Red Cross/American Heart Association and other Cyber certificates will not be accepted.

Position Details

This professional role involves delivering respiratory care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, while ensuring accurate and compliant maintenance of medical records in accordance with current respiratory therapy practices and state regulations. The position reports directly to the Respiratory Manager.

Base Pay

• Standard base rate: $29.00 per hour
• Optional Enhanced Pay: + $2.00 per hour (for full-time employees opting out of our primary medical/dental/vision)

New Shift Differentials

• Monday - Thursday | 2:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• $4.00 per hour
• Friday | 2:30 PM - 6:00 AM
• $4.00 per hour
• Saturday 6:30 AM - Monday 7:00 AM
• $6.00 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay - access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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