Full Time (72 hrs/pay period)

Nights

Rotating weekends and holidays

General Summary

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
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.
Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
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.

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:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

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

Courses and Training:

Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Upon Hire Required

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