Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gettysburg seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy, conduct patient assessments, and collaborate on care plans. You will work night shifts and every other weekend, ensuring quality patient care in a supportive environment. Candidates should hold an Associates degree or equivalent certification and be a licensed Respiratory Therapist upon hire. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required or certificate in post-high school vocational training.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy modalities as instructed by the physician.
• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage ventilatory support.
• Collaborates with physicians on ventilatory support initiation, maintenance and weaning.
• Maintains communication with patients regarding progress and home program guidance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilatory support management

Quality care practices

Communication

Team communication

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certificate Program in Specialized Training

Job description

Job Description

Part Time (40 Hours/Biweekly)
Shift: Nights (11p- 7a)
Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) (11p-7a)
Every other holiday

General Summary

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

Responsibilities

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 or
• Certificate Program Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training 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
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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