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Respiratory Care Practitioner II Float - Respiratory Therapy

Penn State Health

Hershey, PAFull-time$33.11/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$33.11/hr
Location
Hershey, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed As A Respiratory TherapistAHA BLSRRT Credential

Job overview

Penn State Health is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II Float - Respiratory Therapy. Penn State Health offers a full‑time Respiratory Care Practitioner II Float role at Hershey Medical Center, providing complex respiratory care to critically ill patients while mentoring staff, with a 75% tuition discount, sign‑on bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Key focus areas include Provide complex respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients and Act as a mentor and resource for staff.

Successful candidates bring Licensed To Practice As A Respiratory Therapist By The State Of Employment, AHA BLS, and 2 Years Respiratory Therapy Experience. Important skills include Providing Complex Respiratory Care Procedures, Mentoring Staff, Resource For Staff, Complex Respiratory Care Procedures, and Coaching.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Providing Complex Respiratory Care ProceduresMentoring StaffResource for StaffComplex Respiratory Care ProceduresCoaching

Qualifications

Licensed as a Respiratory TherapistAHA BLS2 Years Respiratory Therapy ExperienceRRT CredentialMeets and Maintains Requirements of Policy 211-NAM Professional Advancement Ladder – Respiratory Care

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

*****$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify *****

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a

Minimum Hourly Rate: $ 33.11

Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing complex respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients and act as a mentor and resource for staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment.

  • AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.

  • Two (2) years Respiratory Therapy experience required.

  • RRT credential required.

  • Meets and maintains requirements of Policy 211-NAM Professional Advancement Ladder – Respiratory Care

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Respiratory Care Practitioner II Float - Respiratory Therapy

Location US:PA: Hershey | Therapy Services | Full Time

Req ID 99509

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