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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
PRN
Who we are:
St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
Your experience matters
St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
What we offer:
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Essential Functions: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for and address potential side effects.
Administer ordered respiratory therapy treatments; understand indications, dosing parameters, and possible adverse effects.
Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators; perform associated critical-care duties such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and notify the physician for appropriate intervention.
Perform arterial punctures to obtain ABG samples; recognize potential complications and contraindications.
Perform EKGs, document/report results per department procedure, route to requesting providers, and file reports appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: License: Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
Three (3)+ years of cardiopulmonary/respiratory care experience highly preferred.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Current CPR certification (BLS required; ACLS per unit requirements or preferred).
EEOC Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Worksite address
langhorne, PA, 19048, US
Who can apply
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