Respiratory Therapist / Night / SEIU - E

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves providing assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

The ideal candidate will have the required qualifications, including a degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program, Pennsylvania licensure, and certification as a CRT. The position offers opportunities for patient care and collaboration within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to TPP expiration.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to policies.
• Completes required documentation for department effectiveness.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures.
• Provides patient instruction as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic respiratory care procedures

Documentation skills

Diagnostic respiratory procedures

Patient instruction

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

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.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program
• Pennsylvania 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

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

Employer: Allegheny Health Network

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