Respiratory Therapist / Night / SEIU - E

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program
• Pennsylvania 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)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT
• Two years’ experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies.
• Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree