Respiratory Therapist at Elderwood Administrative Services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist

Requisition ID

2020-14121

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Therapy

Company

Pediatric Specialty Care

Location

PSC Lancaster

Position Type

Regular Part-Time

Shift

Overnights, 12-hour shifts

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Overview

Overnight (7pm-7am), part-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) needed for immediate opening!

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) looking for part-time work on overnights? We are looking to add to our overnight, RRT/CRT employees! Our Respiratory Therapists play a critical role and provide quality care for clinically complex pediatric residents in our home like atmosphere.

In this part-time role, you will be scheduled three (3), 12-hour shifts bi-weekly. Every other weekend is part of the rotation.

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Responsibilities

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:
Maintain critical airways, respiratory modalities, maintain and troubleshoot ventilators
- Screen and provide an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator & respiratory clients
- Identify problems and develop a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations
- Initiate ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with the physician's orders; maintain required contact with physician
- Maintain written records, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies
- Confer with personnel of other departments and provide required training to meet special needs of residents

Qualifications

- Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania
- Previous experience with ventilator dependent residents
- Working knowledge of the needs of the pediatric and chronically ill requiring long term care, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems

Company Details

Established in 1993, Pediatric Specialty Care has been successfully caring for medically fragile and technology dependent children. We provide a home-like environment where state-of-the-art technology combines with stimulating, age-appropriate living. We are devoted to all aspects of an individual's needs: complex medical, psychological, educational, and spiritual. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Employee Perks!

12 hour shifts, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Conveniently located on a bus route, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Uniform Provided

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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