Respiratory Therapist
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A Respiratory therapist (CRT or RRT) with a current Pennsylvania license
- A genuine interest in working with persons with physical and developmental disabilities
- One (1) year current respiratory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides respiratory care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities
- Maintains medical records to comply with current respiratory therapy practice and state regulation
- Administers respiratory medications, treatments, and care within their scope of practice and per AVS Policy and Procedure
- This includes but is not limited to tracheostomy care, ventilator care, CPAP, BIPAP, etc.
Qualifications
- A Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) with a current Pennsylvania License
- One (1) year current respiratory experience including ventilator care preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Competitive compensation plans
- Work/Life balance
- Flexible schedules
- Cell phone discount plan
- Employee referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay
- Base Pay: Standard rate $29.00 per hour
- Shift Differentials: Monday – Thursday $4.00 per hour, Friday $4.00 per hour, Saturday $6.00 per hour
Schedule
- Monday – Thursday: 2:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Friday: 2:30 PM – 6:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM – Monday 7:00 AM
About Merakey
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.