Allegheny Valley Hospital is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist.

 

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

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school OR six months to one year related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.

  • Pennsylvania licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner CRT or TPP. 

  • BLS upon hire.

 

Preferred

  • Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT, or Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT).

  • 1 year experience in a hospital setting.

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