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Heritage Valley Health System

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Casual)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Beaver, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$77,957 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Department:

Respiratory Care Practitioner:

Casual Respiratory Therapist position, 12 hour Daylight and Nights shifts. Two 12 hr shifts required per schedule. Administers respiratory therapy treatments and therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the physician. Initiates and monitors ventilators and

BIPAP/CPAP

devices. Teaches respiratory equipment to patients and patient's families for use at home. Tests and maintains respiratory related equipment.

Required:

Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Pennsylvania. BCLS required; ACLS preferred. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in the Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.