Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Services - Day/Evening/Night

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This role involves administering respiratory care modalities and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess an Associates Degree and be a licensed Respiratory Therapist, ready to provide quality care in a supportive environment. With a focus on patient assessment and care planning, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and want to contribute to a values-driven organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required with less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist and Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy modalities and charts treatment progress.
• Collaborates with physicians for ventilatory support management.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Ventilatory support equipment

Job description

PRN

As Needed- 36 hours in six weeks, 12 of that must be weekend hours between 7:00p Friday to 7:00a Monday

General Summary

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.
• Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
• Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
• Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Upon Hire Required