Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator & Trach Care Specialist

EHCA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Vision insurance

Dental and life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EHCA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for individuals with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders in Erie, PA. The role includes managing ventilators, collaborating with medical-home nurses, and supporting respiratory care across community homes.

This in-person position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and documentation skills, with a primarily first-shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week) and occasional second shift for education and

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed respiratory therapist in the State of Pennsylvania, including the education and experience listed above and maintain a current license.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain all in-service and training requirements as required by regulatory compliance that meet the requirements for this position.
• Obtain all clearances as required to meet regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide education for employees on respiratory devices, care, treatments and pulmonary status.
• Complete respiratory treatments for individuals.
• Manage treatments and orders in ICare EHR.
• Communicate with pulmonologists regarding settings, care, and treatment for individuals who are recommended by the medical director as part of the treatment team.
• Assess status changes for individuals with respiratory concerns and collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, and Medical Director.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, supervisors, and hospital representatives prior to trach placement.
• Assist nurses with respiratory medications and treatments for individuals with respiratory concerns.
• Assist in transporting individuals with trachs to medical appointments and community outings.
• Perform trach care for individuals in the medical homes who have a trach placed.
• Change circuits weekly or as necessary and as requested by the Director of Nursing or Medical Director for individuals with ventilators.
• Order supplies for those needing a ventilator and trach with the DME company.
• Participate in the treatment plan with the Residential and Health Services team.
• Provide updates as needed to both the medical and program team.
• Assist with regulatory requirements, 6400 and 6100.
• Participate in the admission process when needed.
• Attend ISP meetings when applicable.
• Develop Health Care Concerns for individuals with trachs and ventilators.
• Travel across community homes and program locations in Erie, Crawford and other counties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree from a CoARC program

PA Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Internet

Job description

EHCA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for individuals with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders in Erie, PA. The role includes managing ventilators, collaborating with medical-home nurses, and supporting respiratory care across community homes.

This in-person position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and documentation skills, with a primarily first-shift schedule (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week) and occasional second shift for education and