Respiratory Therapist II - NIGHT SHIFT - Respiratory Therapy

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

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for the night shift at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. The role involves leading departmental activities, monitoring therapist performance, and ensuring high-quality patient care with a sign-on bonus of $10,000. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care and numerous benefits including wellness programs and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in PA.
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Services Department.
• Evaluate, monitor, and coach daily performance of Registered Respiratory Therapists.
• Adjust staffing levels according to clinical needs.

Skills

Coaching

Assessment

Patient Care

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Respiratory Therapist II - NIGHT SHIFT - Respiratory Therapy

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• $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***
  
  

• $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***
  
  

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a

Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Leads and participates in the 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 Respiratory Clinical Information System (RCIS) crewing guide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associates Degree required
• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current certification in ACLS.
• 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).
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• ACLS and PALS certification
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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