Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Patient Care, Prescription Drugs, Respiratory Therapy, Training/Teaching, Ventilator
Department: Respiratory Care
Work Hours: Casual Respiratory Therapist Position
12 hour Daylight and Nights shift. Two 12 hr shifts required per schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Administers respiratory therapy treatments and therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the physician.
- Initiates and monitors ventilators and BIPAP/CPAP devices.
- Teaches respiratory equipment to patients and patients families for use at home.
- Tests and maintains respiratory related equipment.
Requirements:
- Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Pennsylvania.
- BCLS required; ACLS preferred.
- Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in the Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
- Two 12 hour shifts are required per schedule.
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Heritage Valley Health System