Respiratory Therapist - Ephrata, United States - WellSpan Health Services

Description

Schedule

Hours:
PRN, Varied Shift Schedule

General Summary

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.


Essential Functions:
Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.
Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.

Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


Common Expectations:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.


Required for All Jobs:
Performs other related duties as identified.

WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics.

Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization.

Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:
Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally


Working Environment:
Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications


Minimum Education:
Associates Degree Required


Work Experience:
Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required


Licenses:
Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required


Courses and Training:
Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Upon Hire Required
Employment Benefits
Sign-on incentives for new employees
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
PTO bridging
Short-term disability
Educational assistance
Forgivable loan
Flexible spending
Credit union
Employee recreational activities
Childcare
Complimentary medicine discounts