Respiratory Therapist

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver assessment and treatment for patients with respiratory disorders. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic procedures and completing documentation for department effectiveness. Essential qualifications include graduation from an approved program and state licensure. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly in a hospital setting focused on patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures.
• Completes necessary documentation for department effectiveness.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic respiratory care procedures

Patient education

Diagnostic respiratory procedures

Education

Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program

Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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 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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