Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:

The Respiratory Therapist:

• Assesses patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care.
• Participates in the development and delivery of the respiratory care plan in accordance with department policies and procedures.

 

BENEFITS 

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications:

***New Increased Rates and shift differentials for evenings/nights- 12.5%***

 

Schedules:  

Part time Nights 7pm-7am

Part time and full time evenings 3pm-11:30pm

Weekend only Nights: 3 or 4 nights

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Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program

 

Certification and Licensure

• PA Respiratory Therapist License
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registered (CRT or RRT)
• BLS Certification

Engage in our Career Advancement Program (CAP) designed to provide therapists an opportunity for clinical advancement, recognition and financial incentives.

 

WHY READING HOSPITAL? 

• Magnet® designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
• Have your voice heard through shared governance
• Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award (2022-2023)

• PSRC Department of the Year: 2022, 2023, 2024

 

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Overview:

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.