Respiratory Therapy Specialist — Acute Care

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. The role involves performing therapeutic procedures, completing documentation for quality monitoring, and conducting diagnostic respiratory assessments.

Ideal candidates hold PA licensure or TPP, CRT certification, and ideally an RRT.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• PA state licensure as Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• CRT certification required prior to expiration of the TPP.
• RRT preferred but not required.
• Two years’ hospital-based pulmonary/respiratory medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies (55%).
• Completes required documentation to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness (e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education) (20%).
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies (20%).
• Provides instruction to patients and other healthcare team members as needed (5%).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Clinical respiratory procedures

Documentation

Patient education

PA licensure / TPP

CRT certification

Education

PA licensure or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) as Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. The role involves performing therapeutic procedures, completing documentation for quality monitoring, and conducting diagnostic respiratory assessments.

Ideal candidates hold PA licensure or TPP, CRT certification, and ideally an RRT.