Respiratory Therapy RRT PRN

Respiratory TherapistLancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 59-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to hold Joint Commission Certification, with specialty Stroke and Brain Injury Certification and programs. Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is also CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Certified, holding quality and outcomes to the highest degree.How you'll contribute:Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for and address potential side effects.Administer ordered respiratory therapy treatments; understand indications, dosing parameters, and possible adverse effects.Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators; perform associated critical-care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.Perform arterial punctures to obtain ABG samples; recognize potential complications and contraindications.Perform EKGs, document/report results per department procedure, route to requesting providers, and file reports appropriately.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and requirementsEducation: Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.Licensure: PA Respiratory Therapist license.Certifications: Current CPR certification (BLS required; ACLS per unit requirements or preferred).Experience: Three (3)+ years of cardiopulmonary/respiratory care experience highly preferred.Skills: Mechanical ventilation and airway management; oxygen/therapeutic modalities; ABG sampling and analysis; EKG acquisition and workflow; pain assessment/communication; EMR documentation; teamwork and time management.Why join usComprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities