Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (50%)

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Graduate or Certified Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA. Under medical supervision, you will deliver respiratory care to patients across a wide range of hospital settings, following Medical Director guidelines.

You may supervise other respiratory therapists, participate in orientation and in-service education, and must hold an Associate Degree, state licensure, and current BLS. ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree.
• Graduate of an approved Respiratory program.
• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS, PALS, or NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital under medical supervision.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and make independent decisions as needed.
• Possibly supervise other respiratory care practitioners and assist with orientation and in-service education.

Education

Associate Degree

Graduate of an approved Respiratory program

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

• $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 7:00p - 7:30a

Summary Of Position

A Graduate or certified Respiratory Therapist who, under medical supervision, delivers respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director. These duties are generally performed with only minimal or indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions. The therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area assigned and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. The therapist may be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. The therapist may also be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Associate Degree
• Graduate of an approved Respiratory program
• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• ACLS, PALS, or NRP

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'll TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.