Respiratory Therapist

Emerus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their innovative team. This role involves providing expert consultation and therapy to patients in a small-format hospital, ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual needs. You'll play a vital role in guiding respiratory services, educating staff, and maintaining compliance with health standards. With a commitment to compassionate care and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

401K match (fully vested day 1)

Paid referrals

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with 3+ years of experience required.
• BLS certification and fluency in English mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy consultation based on physician’s orders.
• Educate staff on equipment and treatments related to respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Counseling

Policy Development

Equipment Testing

Education and Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Ventilator

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

JOB TYPE: PRN Days/Nights (7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am)

FACILITY TYPE: 20-bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

PERKS: Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1!!), paid referrals

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on-going evaluations of the respiratory service needs.
2. Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any patient in the facility in accordance with physician’s orders.
3. Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient’s respiratory therapy needs.
4. Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care.
5. Review sanitation in accordance with current standards.
6. Review and test the equipment on a monthly basis; specifically the Ventilator.
7. Provide education to Physicians and staff on all equipment, modalities and treatments.

Other Job Functions

1. Travel to all facility locations as required.
2. Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
3. Maintain compliance with policy and procedure reviews and Healthstream assignments.
4. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

1. Certified Respiratory Therapist by the state in which practicing, required.
2. Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State, required.
3. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, required.
4. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
5. 3+ years of Respiratory Therapist experience, required.
6. Critical Care or ER experience, preferred.
7. Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred.
8. Experience with DNV Certification, preferred.
9. Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication.