Job Description

Job Summary: -The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) practices at the level of a clinically competent to proficient practitioner of respiratory care. -The RRT at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients with emergency, acute, and intensive care needs with minimal guidance. -The RRT demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and department goals. -The RRT works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, established organizational policies and procedures, and the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practices Guidelines. -They serve as a role model for other staff, a preceptor for new employees and participates in endeavors to increase respiratory care knowledge.

Job Summary: -The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) practices at the level of a clinically competent to proficient practitioner of respiratory care. -The RRT at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients with emergency, acute, and intensive care needs with minimal guidance. -The RRT demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and department goals. -The RRT works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, established organizational policies and procedures, and the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practices Guidelines. -They serve as a role model for other staff, a preceptor for new employees and participates in endeavors to increase respiratory care knowledge.

Required Skills & Experience: -Two (2) years of respiratory care experience. -Ability to use MS Office Suite. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A

Required Skills & Experience: -Two (2) years of respiratory care experience. -Ability to use MS Office Suite. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A

Required Education: -Associate’s degree. -Certificate of completion in respiratory care from a respiratory care program. -According to the CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) a copy of diploma or transcript is required as proof of academic achievement for all non-laboratory personnel performing non-waived POC testing. Preferred Education: -Bachelor’s degree. Required Certifications & Licensure: -Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). -A valid license to practice respiratory care in the state of Pennsylvania. -BLS. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. -Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification within 2 years of date of placement into position.

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• A valid license to practice respiratory care in the state of Pennsylvania.

• BLS 

• Registered Respiratory Therapist-Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred within 24 months from start date

• PALS preferred

• NRP preferred

• ACLS preferred

Required Education and Experience

Required Education: Associate’s degree with a certificate of completion in respiratory care from a respiratory care program.

Required Education: Technical diploma from a Respiratory Care program 

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of respiratory care experience.

Level 4 Worker

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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