Reg. Resp. Therapist
: Job Details :

OVERVIEW:

All individuals, within the scope of their position, are responsible for performing their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an on-going responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in all interactions with patients, residents, families and one another and in the services we provide.

SUMMARY OF JOB:

A Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for:

1. Providing routine & emergency Respiratory Therapy & Pulmonary Diagnostic procedures to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

2. Assembling, operating, and monitoring all types of Respiratory Therapy equipment.

3. Assisting the physician during Pulmonary procedures.

4. Assuming responsibility for department personnel and operations in the absence of the Lead Therapist or Manager.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Current PA State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

N.B.R.C. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

Minimum of one year experience in all types of adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures.

Current CPR or ACLS certification.

Ability to work various shifts and/or on-call hours when required.

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Current PA State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Current CPR or ACLS certification
• N.B.R.C. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Obtain 30 CEU's within a 2 year period.

EOE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.