Respiratory Therapist - Casual, Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Respiratory Therapist in Monroeville, United States. The role involves administering therapeutic respiratory care, performing diagnostic procedures, and providing patient education. Candidates must be graduates of an approved respiratory therapy program and hold the necessary state licensure. Preferred qualifications include experience in pulmonary medicine and registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit.
• CRT National Board of Respiratory Care certification required.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic respiratory care procedures.
• Complete necessary documentation to measure department effectiveness.
• Perform diagnostic respiratory procedures according to policies.
• Provide instruction to patients and healthcare team as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic respiratory care

Diagnostic respiratory procedures

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

CPR certification

Job description

General Overview

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.

Minimum 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 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 Qualifications

• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT.
• Two years of experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.

EEO Statement

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