Respiratory Therapist

Full Time (72 hours/pay period)

Days

Weekdays and every fourth weekend and rotating holidays

General Summary

Provides respiratory therapy modalities to patients at an intermediate practitioner level according to established standards and practices. Functions as the intermediate clinician in one or more functional areas including, but not limited to, critical care, NICU, pulmonary function, general care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing/home care and polysomnography. Acts as a resource for Clinical Respiratory Therapist I. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities

Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.
Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Assumes clinical leadership role for assigned core process area.
Serves as a role model/mentor for other staff, new employees and students. Demonstrates characteristics defined as: Willing to teach, as illustrated through interaction with staff that show positive interaction in teaching situations with co-workers; can identify and use resources to solve problems and answer questions. Uses this ability not only to solve problems but to help others; Identifies and participates in Process Improvement initiatives; Exhibits positive behavior and models this behavior in interactions with others; Helps build self-confidence in others by providing constructive feedback in a positive way that enhances the learning process; Committed to sharing knowledge through role modeling and teaching; Accepts accountability for Clinical Respiratory Therapist II requirements.

Required for All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and
Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

Courses/training consistent with core discipline. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Failure to maintain the criteria for Clinical Respiratory Therapist II described below may result in removal of Clinical Respiratory Therapist II status and decrease in pay as determined by Leadership.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy