Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Night

About the role

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway.
• Charts treatment, response and progress.
• Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
• Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
• Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associates Degree Required or Certificate Program Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year Relevant experience.
• Licenses: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Courses And Training: Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Upon Hire Required

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

About The Team

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.