Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Lebanon, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and coordinate respiratory care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role requires a base practitioner level with rotation including every third weekend and holidays, and involves direct patient care across the life span in a busy hospital setting.

You will assess, plan, implement and adjust therapies in collaboration with physicians, ensuring safety, quality care and compliance with clinical pathways.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or post high school certificate program in respiratory therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Active licensure as Respiratory Therapist (RRT/NBRC) and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy modalities per physician guidelines and documents treatment, response and progress.
• Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
• Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the regimen.
• Collaborates with the physician to manage initiation, maintenance and weaning of ventilatory support.
• Maintains communication with the patient regarding progress, home programs and issues related to therapy.
• Maintains safety, infection control and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associates Degree

Certificate Program

Job description

WellSpan Health in Lebanon, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and coordinate respiratory care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role requires a base practitioner level with rotation including every third weekend and holidays, and involves direct patient care across the life span in a busy hospital setting.

You will assess, plan, implement and adjust therapies in collaboration with physicians, ensuring safety, quality care and compliance with clinical pathways.