Respiratory Therapist - Outpatient

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

11d

About The Position

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. The role administers therapeutic respiratory care and performs diagnostic respiratory procedures in accordance with hospital and department policies. It also includes documenting care and department effectiveness, and instructing patients and healthcare team members as needed.

Employees are required to follow the ethical, legal, privacy, and data-security standards established by company policies, including HIPAA requirements and the Code of Business Conduct. The employer prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status under applicable law.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, or a Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care before the Temporary Practice Permit expires.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Two years of experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Complete documentation required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness, including charting, billing, IPOC, and patient/family education.
• Perform diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Provide instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Protect covered information, cardholder data, and confidential customer information, and comply with HIPAA and company data-security policies.
• Comply with the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed