Respiratory Therapist (Outpatient) - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Day

Wellspan Health•Ephrata, PA

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist (Outpatient) - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Day Schedule Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm General Summary Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices. Essential Functions: 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. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Common Expectations: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Qualifications Minimum Education: Associates Degree Required Work Experience: 1 year Relevant experience. Required Licenses: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and Licensed Respiratory Therapist 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 Offered: Comprehensive health benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Short-term disability Educational assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Wellness and Wellbeing programs Caregiver support via Weallthy Childcare referral service via Wellthy WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

Requirements

Associates Degree
1 year Relevant experience.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required
Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Upon Hire Required

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.
Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.