Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Night
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Wellspan Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Night. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care modalities during night shifts, adhering to physician orders, clinical guidelines, and safety standards. They modify therapies, assess and treat patients across the lifespan, ensure quality and infection control, and support equipment maintenance while delivering outstanding service and fostering teamwork.
Key focus areas include Administer respiratory therapy modalities as per physician orders and chart treatment response, Modify therapy to maximize efficacy of the regimen, and Provide quality care consistent with policies, safety, and infection control standards.
Successful candidates bring Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training, 1 Year Relevant Experience, and Certified Respiratory Therapist. Important skills include Administers Respiratory Therapy Modalities, Modifies Therapy, Provides Quality Care, Knowledge Of Growth And Development Principles, Assesses Patient Age Specific Data, and Interprets Patient Age Specific Data.
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Full job description
Job Identification 225945
Job Category Clinical Care
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Shift3 - Night
Locations 1 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, US
Assignment Category Not Applicable
FTE 0.9
Job Description
Schedule
Full Time, Night Shift (72 hours biweekly)
Hours: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rotation: Every third weekend / rotating holidays
General Summary
Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
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Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines, and/or clinical pathway; charts treatment, response and progress.
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Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
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Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Common Expectations:
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Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
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Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
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Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
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Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
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Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training. Required
Work Experience:
- 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
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Certified Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
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Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
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Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy technician program. Upon Hire Required
Benefits Offered:
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Comprehensive health benefits
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Retirement savings plan
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Education assistance
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Financial education and support, including DailyPay
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Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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