Therapist Respiratory - Preop and Pulmonary Clin Anesthesia

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Preop and Pulmonary Anesthesia services. The role involves patient assessment, delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based care for our diverse patient population.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, and a 75% Penn State tuition discount through Grant-in-Aid for the employee

Qualifications

• Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• AHA BLS certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Services Department.
• Assess patients and perform prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist licensure PA

AHA BLS certification

Education

NBRC RRT credential (preferred)

Job description

Therapist Respiratory - Preop and Pulmonary Clin Anesthesia

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

*$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Performs the day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Services Department and all of its satellites under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, concentrating in those specialty areas where certification has been obtained by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Performs patient assessment and conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures and implements appropriate modalities accordingly. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes consistent with evidence-based practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• RRT credential awarded by the NBRC preferred to start, required within 90 days of hire.

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 Employerand 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.