Supervisor Respiratory - Respiratory Therapy

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Be Well program

Be Balanced PTO

Job summary

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA seeks a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor for the night shift.

You will direct hospital-wide respiratory operations, reallocate staff and resources based on census and acuity, and oversee performance management of therapists to reach outcomes. Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory therapy, active RCP/RRT NBRC credential, PA license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with at least two years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program with clinical experience.
• Maintains RCP or RRT credential NBRC and PA license as Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required prior to orientation.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct hospital-wide clinical respiratory operations.
• Reallocate and supervise staff and resources by census and acuity.
• Performance manage staff therapists to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Respiratory knowledge

Clinical experience

RCP/RRT credential

PA license

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC approved program

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 11:00p - 7:30a; Sunday - Thursday

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for directing ongoing, hospital-wide clinical respiratory operations, which entails the reallocation and supervision of staff and resources based on patient census and acuity. Also responsible for performance management of staff therapists in order to achieve desired outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associate’s degree Graduate of an approved Respiratory program including clinical experience or prior work experience.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy theory and practice required, preferably through the completion of an CoARC approved school.
• Maintains a current credential as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintains a current license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Respiratory Therapist.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.
• ACLS required prior to orientation completion.
• PALS required prior to orientation completion.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's Degree

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Supervisor Respiratory - Respiratory Therapy

Location US:PA:Reading | Therapy Services | Full Time

Req ID 101772