Respiratory Therapist I - Night Shift - $15,000 Sign on Bonus - HUP

Responsibilities:

• RCP practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide respiratory care to patients.
• RCP shall maintain population specific competence to care for the neonate through geriatric patient.
• RCP demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on the physical, cultural educational and age-specific needs of the patient. Demonstrates sound judgment characterized by response based & proactive practice. Performs systemic patient assessment relevant to practice setting.
• Performs assessment in consideration of patient progress towards goals.
• Interprets & integrates data from various sources into plan of care.
• Refers to evidence-based principles & clinical practice guidelines to ensure application of appropriate therapy.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided & adapts care based on patient response. Recognizes changes in patient condition which requires a change in the plan of care.
• Initiates preventative measures to avoid potential problems. Demonstrates competence in clinical modalities/procedures per Respiratory Policy/Procedure manual. Recognizes & addresses clinical concerns to ensure patient safety.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program.
• 0-1 years clinical experience
• State of PA license and all NBRC credentials are to be active and maintained per the rules and regulations of the State of PA and the NBRC contuing competency requirements
• STate of PA Respiratory Care License - if license is temporary, RCP shall notify the Director of NBRC test date when scheduled
• CPR
• ACLS recommended and NRP required (ICN staff only) wtihin 6 months of hire
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 9 months of date of hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science