Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Day/Evening/Night

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver exceptional care and support to patients. This role involves administering respiratory therapy modalities, conducting thorough patient assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care, alongside a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork, innovation, and the well-being of its staff and patients alike.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Educational assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per physician guidelines.
• Performs patient assessments and develops pulmonary care plans.
• Collaborates with physicians for ventilatory support management.

Skills

Respiratory therapy modalities

Patient assessment

Care planning

Ventilatory support management

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Schedule
PRN, Varied Shift
Dual PRN role with hours split between Good Samaritan Hospital and Ephrata Community Hospital

General Summary

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

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

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Weallthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy