Respiratory Therapist - Casual, West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction. This role administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures, completes required documentation for department effectiveness, performs diagnostic respiratory procedures, and provides instruction to patients and other healthcare team members as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Pennsylvania state 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.

Benefits

• Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree