Respiratory Therapist (PRN DAYS)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing consultation and guidance for the facility's respiratory services program. The ideal candidate must have a license as a Respiratory Therapist, current BLS certification, and 3+ years of relevant experience.

This role requires effective communication with patients, staff, and families regarding respiratory therapy needs, as well as the ability to travel to various locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required.
• Current BLS certification, required.
• 3+ years’ experience in respiratory therapy, required.
• Fluency in English, written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation regarding respiratory service needs in the facility.
• Counsel the patient, staff, and family on respiratory therapy needs.
• Review sanitation in accordance with current standards.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.

Skills

Consultation

Counseling

Respiratory therapy

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Current BLS certification

Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas

Job description

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on‑going evaluations of the respiratory service needs
• Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician’s orders
• Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient’s respiratory therapy needs
• Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care
• Review sanitation in accordance with current standards

Other Job Functions

• Travel to all facility locations as required
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required
• Current BLS certification, required
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience, required
• Critical Care or ER experience, preferred
• Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last five years, or must be obtained prior to start date.