Respiratory Therapist - Full Time, Jefferson Hospital, Sign on Bonus Eligible
Highmark Health, Coal Valley, PA, United States
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW：
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES：
Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
Completes documentation that is required 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 members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS：
Minimum
Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
CPR – American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Preferred
Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT
Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.
Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW：
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES：
Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
Completes documentation that is required 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 members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS：
Minimum
Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
CPR – American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Preferred
Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT
Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.
Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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