Respiratory Therapist

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized care for patients with respiratory conditions. The role includes administering therapeutic respiratory procedures, ensuring effective documentation, and performing diagnostic tasks in compliance with hospital guidelines. Ideal candidates will hold Pennsylvania licensure and have a background in pulmonary medicine.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required prior to TPP expiration.
• Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital policies.
• Completes documentation for departmental effectiveness.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures as per guidelines.

Skills

Documentation

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

CPR – American Heart Association certification

Job description

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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