Respiratory Therapist - Part Time, Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health

Jefferson, PA, US
Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures
Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures
Completes required patient documentation and charting
The role involves providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.
  • Employees are responsible for administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures while adhering to strict hospital and department policies.
  • This position requires maintaining accurate documentation including billing, IPOC, and patient/family education to ensure department effectiveness.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program
  • Pennsylvania state licensure as Respiratory Therapist
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC
  • American Heart Association CPR certification
  • Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances
  • RRT preferred with two years hospital experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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