Respiratory Therapist, Scranton Rehab Hospital (Call-In, 5pm-8pm, daily hours available)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scranton, PA is seeking an Entry-level Respiratory Therapist for full-time employment. The role involves providing routine respiratory care and education to patients of varying ages, under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy. Candidates must have a high school diploma and graduate from an accredited program for respiratory therapists. This position supports individuals in a healthcare setting focused on comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Responsible for routine respiratory care, non-invasive ventilation, oxygen administration, pulmonary function studies.
• Knowledge of care appropriate for young adult through geriatric patients.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret information for age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine respiratory care and emergency services as needed.
• Educate patients on pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an AMA approved school for Certified Respiratory Therapists

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Scranton Rehab Hospital (Call-In)

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General Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Certified Respiratory Therapist is responsible for routine respiratory care as well as non-invasive ventilation, oxygen administration, pulmonary function studies and pulmonary rehabilitation education.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department – young adult through geriatric. The Certified Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in Respiratory Therapy Department's policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: None. Jobs reporting to this position: None.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school for Certified Respiratory Therapists.

Qualifications

• Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Certified Respiratory Therapist is responsible for routine respiratory care as well as non-invasive ventilation, oxygen administration, pulmonary function studies and pulmonary rehabilitation education.
• The Certified Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department – young adult through geriatric.
• The Certified Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in Respiratory Therapy Department's policies and procedures.
• Supervision: None. Jobs reporting to this position: None.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations