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Full Time (72 hours/pay period)

Nights

Every third weekend nightshift rotation

General Summary

Provides respiratory therapy modalities to patients at an advanced skills level according to established standards and practices. Functions as the highest skilled clinician in one or more functional areas including, but not limited to, critical care, NICU, pulmonary function, general care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing/home care and polysomnography. Acts as a resource for Clinical Respiratory Therapist I and II. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.

+ Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.

+ Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.

+ Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.

+ Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

+ Provides quality care consistent with appropriate policies and procedures, quality assessment program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

+ Assumes clinical leadership role for assigned core process area.

+ Serves as a role model/mentor for other staff, new employees and students. Demonstrates characteristics defined as: Willing to teach, as illustrated through interaction with staff that show positive interaction in teaching situations with co-workers; Able to identify and use resources to solve problems and answer questions. Uses this ability not only to solve problems but to help others; Identifies and participates in Process Improvement initiatives; Exhibits positive behavior and models this behavior in interactions with others; Helps build self-confidence in others by providing constructive feedback in a positive way that enhances the learning process; Committed to sharing knowledge through role modeling and teaching; Accepts accountability for Clinical Respiratory Therapist III requirements.

Required for All Jobs:

+ Performs other related duties as identified.

+ WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

+ WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ Associate's degree Required

Work Experience:

+ 3 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and

+ Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required and

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialty Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Disorder Specialty Upon Hire Required or

+ Certified Asthma Educator Specialist Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

+ Courses/training consistent with core discipline. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Failure to maintain the criteria for Clinical Respiratory Therapist III described below may result in removal of Clinical Respiratory Therapist III status and decrease in pay as determined by Leadership.

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Education assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Wellthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Quality of Life. Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation. Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities. York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.