Respiratory Therapist (PRN DAYS)

About Us :

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission : To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview :

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician.

The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

Essential Job Functions :

Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on-going evaluations of the respiratory service needs

Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician’s orders

Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient’s respiratory therapy needs

Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care

Review sanitation in accordance with current standards

Other Job Functions :

Travel to all facility locations as required

Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications :

Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required

Current BLS certification, required

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

3+ years’ experience, required

Critical Care or ER experience, preferred

Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred

Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

Pennsylvania Candidates : Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.