Respiratory Therapist

PACS

4d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility in Pittsburgh. The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and direct patient care for individuals with deficiencies or abnormalities affecting the pulmonary system. The role includes assessing patients, planning and delivering care, documenting information, and coordinating with the care team. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The posted schedule is 40 hours, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. (first shift), and is flexible and subject to change. The role requires working in a post-acute care facility and may involve assisting with resident evacuation during emergencies. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

Graduate of a respiratory care program.
Current, unencumbered Pennsylvania license to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
At least an associate degree from an accredited school.
Active CPR certification; ACLS certification is required.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a physical examination and two-step PPD or equivalent.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a Cisive background check covering the previous seven years.
Maintain required continuing education.
Demonstrate compassion for a vulnerable population and willingness to advocate for patients.
Understand patient rights.
Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and not pose a direct threat to workplace health or safety.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions effectively.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, manage situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds; use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods; and regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in a healthcare field preferred.
At least one year of respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
BLS certification with skills preferred.
Experience with Point Click Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the supervisor’s schedule and instructions and comply with applicable facility policies and procedures.
Conduct focused interviews to identify patients’ specific needs.
Assess signs and symptoms of physiologic and psychosocial changes in patients’ conditions.
Collect, analyze, and interpret information from healthcare team members and document actual or potential diagnoses.
Plan care outcomes for assigned patients.
Perform interventions according to patient priorities, plans of care, facility policies, and patient-care outcome standards.
Follow emergency, safety, and infection-control procedures.
Promote and participate in activities that support effective interpersonal communication.
Report changes in patients’ respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician as needed and before leaving the facility.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in other departments and within the facility.
Protect resident confidentiality and protected health information, and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures.
Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the assigned duties of the position.