Respiratory Therapist

Company: PSC Lancaster
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: April 30, 2021

Job Description:

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Overnight (6:45PM-7:15AM), full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) needed for immediate opening!

 

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) looking for a new opportunity on overnights? We are looking to add to our overnight, RRT/CRT employees! Our Respiratory Therapists play a critical role and provide quality care for clinically complex pediatric residents in our home like atmosphere.

 

In this role, you will be scheduled three (3), 12-hour shifts weekly. Every other weekend is part of the rotation.

 

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Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain critical airways, respiratory modalities, maintain and troubleshoot ventilators
• Screen and provide an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator & respiratory clients
• Identify problems and develop a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations
• Initiate ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with the physician’s orders; maintain required contact with physician
• Maintain written records, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies
• Confer with personnel of other departments and provide required training to meet special needs of residents

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania
• Previous experience with ventilator dependent residents
• Working knowledge of the needs of the pediatric and chronically ill requiring long term care, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems

Employee Perks!: 12 hour shifts, 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Conveniently located on a bus route, Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Keywords: PSC Lancaster, Lancaster , Respiratory Therapist, Other , Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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