Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Patient Support

MedCadre; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Hershey, PA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients with breathing difficulties, provide respiratory treatments, and manage respiratory care equipment to support effective patient care.

You will administer oxygen therapy, monitor ventilators, perform respiratory assessments, educate patients, document interventions, and collaborate with physicians and nurses while upholding infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state license where required.
• Current NBRC credential, such as CRT or RRT, as applicable.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care procedures and equipment.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory conditions and monitor vital signs.
• Administer oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, and respiratory medications as prescribed.
• Operate and monitor ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Perform respiratory assessments and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist with airway management and emergency respiratory care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and responses accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety standards.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Ventilator operation

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Job description

MedCadre in Hershey, PA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients with breathing difficulties, provide respiratory treatments, and manage respiratory care equipment to support effective patient care.

You will administer oxygen therapy, monitor ventilators, perform respiratory assessments, educate patients, document interventions, and collaborate with physicians and nurses while upholding infection prevention standards.