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Job description
About Us
nWe 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.
nPosition Overview
nThe 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.
nEssential Job Functions
n 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
n nOther Job Functions
n Travel to all facility locations as required
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
n nBasic Qualifications
n 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.
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Worksite address
etters, PA, 17319, US
Who can apply
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