About this opportunity
Penn State Health lists this Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy opportunity in reading, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
n*****$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify *****
nPenn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center
nLocation: US:PA: Reading
nWork Type: Full Time
nFTE: 0.90
nShift: Night
nNight Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
nHours: 7:00p - 7:30a
nRecruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at (MAILTO:// )
nSUMMARY OF POSITION:
nA Graduate or certified Respiratory Therapist who, under medical supervision, delivers respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director. These duties are generally performed with only minimal or indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions. The therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area assigned and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. The therapist may be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. The therapist may also be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities.
nMINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
nnnAssociate Degree
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nnGraduate of an approved Respiratory program
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nnLicensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment.
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nnCurrent BLS certification.
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n nPREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
nnACLS, PALS, or NRP
n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
nPenn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
nPenn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
nnnBe Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
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nnBe Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
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nnBe Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
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nnBe Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
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nnBe Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
nSt. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
nYOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
nThis job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
nPenn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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nPosition Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
nLocation US:PA:Reading | Therapy Services | Full Time
nReq ID 92904
Worksite address
reading, PA, 19610, US
Who can apply
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