Respiratory Therapist - Advanced Patient Care & Diagnostics

highmarkhealth; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, documenting care, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and staff. Compliance with HIPAA, CPR, and mandatory clearances is required.

Qualifications

• 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 expiration of TPP.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Completes required documentation to measure and monitor department effectiveness (charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education).
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures per hospital policies.
• Provides instruction to patients and healthcare team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient education

Team instruction

Education

Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, documenting care, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and staff. Compliance with HIPAA, CPR, and mandatory clearances is required.