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Schedule

PRN, Varied Shift

Dual PRN role with hours split between Good Samaritan Hospital and Ephrata Community Hospital

General Summary

Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Essential Functions:

+ 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.

+ Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.

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

+ 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.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

+ Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Licensed Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required and

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Upon Hire Required and

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

+ Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Educational assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Weallthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Quality of Life. Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes. Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)

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