Respiratory Therapist II - Night Shift Lead (Sign-On $15K)

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Dental/Medical/Vision benefits

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Penn State Health's Respiratory Therapy team in Reading is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to lead daily activities and monitor performance. Work is full-time with a night shift, and you’ll coach Registered Respiratory Therapists while adjusting staffing per the RCIS crewing guide.

Candidates should hold an Associate degree, valid state license, and credentials such as BLS and ACLS; one specialty credential is required, with ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Two (2) years of experience as a respiratory therapist.
• One Active Specialty Credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, or NRP).

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in day‑to‑day activities of the Respiratory Services Department and monitors the general activities of its satellites.
• Monitors, evaluates, and coaches Registered Respiratory Therapists daily performance and productivity.
• Adjusts staffing levels according to the RCIS crewing guide.

Skills

Coaching

Staffing management

RCIS

Education

Associates Degree

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Active Specialty Credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, NRP)

ACLS and PALS certification

Tools

RCIS crewing guide

Job description

Penn State Health's Respiratory Therapy team in Reading is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to lead daily activities and monitor performance. Work is full-time with a night shift, and you’ll coach Registered Respiratory Therapists while adjusting staffing per the RCIS crewing guide.

Candidates should hold an Associate degree, valid state license, and credentials such as BLS and ACLS; one specialty credential is required, with ACLS/PALS preferred.