Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities include administering therapeutic respiratory care procedures, documenting care and billing information, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and staff; requires Pennsylvania licensure and CRT certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• PA state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required before TPP expiration.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures per hospital policies.
• Completes documentation to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness (charting, billing, IPOC, patient education).
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures per hospital policies.
• Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Documentation & charting

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Responsibilities include administering therapeutic respiratory care procedures, documenting care and billing information, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and staff; requires Pennsylvania licensure and CRT certification.