Respiratory Therapist - Full Time, Wexford Hospital, Sign on Bonus Eligible

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. Company Allegheny Health Network 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. Compliance and Notices Disclaimer: The job description is designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with HIPAA and with the company’s Privacy Policies and Procedures and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. We strive to make this site accessible; for accessibility assistance or accommodation requests, contact HR Services Online at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allegheny Health Network