Respiratory Therapist - Full Time, West Penn Hospital, Sign On Bonus Eligible

Highmark Health

West Penn Hospital, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; sign on bonus eligible
Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures
Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures
Completes required documentation and charting
The role involves providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients suffering from respiratory disorders

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients suffering from respiratory disorders.
  • Employees are responsible for administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures in strict adherence to hospital policies.
  • Candidates must possess Pennsylvania state licensure or a Temporary Practice Permit along with specific background clearances.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients suffering from respiratory disorders.

Salary

Not specified; Sign On Bonus Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures
  • Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures
  • Completes required documentation and charting

Nice-to-have

  • Patient and family education skills
  • Instruction to healthcare team members
  • Two years hospital experience preferred

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program
  • Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist licensure or TPP
  • CRT certification from National Board of Respiratory Care
  • American Heart Association CPR certification
  • Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearance certificates

Work Rights

Not specified

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