Respiratory Therapist Registered

Azza HealthCare Agency; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) to assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive respiratory care. You will conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and operate ventilators in a clinical setting.

The role includes educating patients and families, assisting with airway management, and supporting intra-hospital transport. You can advance to shift coordination and preceptorship after one year, joining a supportive, patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from specialty training program.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough patient assessments, develops care plans, manages therapeutic modalities, and operates mechanical ventilators.
• Provides patient and family education, assists with airway management, monitors using non-invasive devices, and supports intra-hospital transport.
• Collaborates with the medical team during procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive line placement, and assists in discharge planning for respiratory needs.
• Acts as Shift Coordinator after one year and serves as a preceptor for students and new staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Safety & regulatory adherence

Education

Graduate from specialty training program

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory care to patients.

Key Duties

• Conducts thorough patient assessments, develops care plans, manages therapeutic modalities, and operates mechanical ventilators.
• Provides patient and family education, assists with airway management, monitors using non-invasive devices, and supports intra-hospital transport.
• Collaborates with the medical team during procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive line placement, and assists in discharge planning for respiratory needs.
• Acts as Shift Coordinator after one year and serves as a preceptor for students and new staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from specialty training program.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Work Environment & Responsibilities

Primarily in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Full benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.

Opportunities to Grow

Opportunities to grow within a supportive, diverse environment emphasizing excellence, innovation, safety, and compassionate care.