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Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Respiratory
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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
Job Description
- $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
- Penn State Health
- - •Lancaster Medical Center•
Location:
•US:
PA:
LancasterWork Type:
- Full Time
FTE:
- 0.90
Shift:
- Night
Night Shift Differential:
- $2.50/hour
Hours:
- 12-hour shifts
Recruiter Contact:
- Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.
MAILTO:
//tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)SUMMARY OF POSITION
- Leads and participates in the day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Services Department and monitors the general activities of its satellites. Monitors, evaluates, and coaches Registered Respiratory Therapists daily performance and productivity. Adjusts staffing levels according to the Respiratory Clinical Information System (RCIS) crewing guide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
(S):- + Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment required + Current certification in ACLS + Two (2) years of experience as a respiratory therapist + One Active Specialty Credential (NPS, ACCS, C-NPT, AE-C, C-PFT, RPFT, PALS, or NRP) + AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
(S):- + ACLS and PALS certification + NRP required within six (6) months of hire
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
- Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
- Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- + •_Be Well_•with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- _Be Balanced_
- with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. +
- _Be Secured_
- with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. +
- _Be Rewarded_
- with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. +
- _Be Supported_
- by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
- Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services!
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.- _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.
- Position
- Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Respiratory
- Location
US:
PA:
Lancaster | Therapy Services | Full Time- Req ID
- 99479