Respiratory Therapist (Full Time 36 HoursWeek), St. Vincent Hospital

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Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides assessment treatment care and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)

• Completes documentation that is required to measure monitor and ensure department effectiveness e.g. charting billing IPOC patient/family education. (20%)

• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%)

• Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.

• Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

• CPR American Heart Association.

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT

• Two years experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.

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