Respiratory Therapist / Night
Allegheny Health Network · Wexford, PA · 1 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
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.
- 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).
Preferred
- Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT.
- Two years’ experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.
Additional Employment Requirements
- CPR – American Heart Association.
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.