Respiratory Therapist

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The role involves providing cardiovascular and respiratory care to patients according to NBRC and hospital standards, along with offering consultation and direction to the medical and nursing staff.

Qualified candidates must have an RRT certification, be a graduate from an AMA approved respiratory care program, and have a preference for clinical experience. ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are also required prior to the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical and technical experience preferred.
• Current ACLS, BLS, & PALS required.
• Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care ensuring cardiovascular and respiratory treatment.
• Consult and instruct medical and nursing staff.
• Render care in accordance with NBRC and hospital standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work with others

Manual and finger dexterity

Ability to teach/instruct

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Graduate of AMA approved school of respiratory care

Job description

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Night Shift

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all aspects of patient care ensuring that cardiovascular and respiratory care is rendered to patients in accordance with the NBRC and hospital standards. Provide consultation, instruction and technical direction to medical, nursing and other staff members.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Graduate of AMA approved school of respiratory care with required didactic and clinical experience with all patient populations

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes:

• Two (2) years of clinical and technical experience preferred; Good communication skills; Ability to work with others (physicians, therapists, nursing, etc). Communication skills; teach/instruct; technical and clinical expertise; resource person; manual and finger dexterity; mechanically inclined; ability to carry out duties of charge person.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania
• Current ACLS, BLS, & PALS required and must be completed prior to end of orientation period