Respiratory Therapist - Casual, St. Vincent Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

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.

The role administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures, documents care for monitoring and billing, and performs diagnostic procedures in accordance with hospital policies. Strong communication with patients and healthcare team 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 the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

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.

Education

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

Job description

General Overview

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

• 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.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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.

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).

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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